after
af
ˈæf
āf
ter
tər
tēr
/ˈɑːftə/
01

at a later time than something

after definition and meaning
Examples
After dinner, we'll watch a movie.
1.1

used to indicate time past a specific hour

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Examples
It was five minutes after eight when he arrived.
1.2

used to indicate one following another in an unbroken series

Examples
She received rejection after rejection before finally getting published.
02

in a position behind or following something or someone

Examples
She walked out and closed the door after her.
2.1

toward someone or something that has just left

Examples
The children chased after the ice cream truck.
2.2

further along a path or route

Examples
The bakery is just after the post office.
03

in response to the mess or actions of a person or animal

Examples
He always has to fix things after his brother.
04

with the aim of catching or obtaining

Examples
The detective went after the suspect.
05

in a position that is next in order or importance

Examples
Safety features come after aesthetics in this design.
06

with the name of or in memory of

Examples
We named the baby Anna after her grandmother
6.1

in the style of

Examples
The artist painted a piece after Picasso.
07

in alignment with someone's preferences or ideals

Examples
He built his career after his mentor's example.
Examples
She asked after your health.
09

when measured against something else

Examples
The meal tasted bland after the spicy appetizers.
10

following and due to a prior event

Examples
After the accident, traffic was rerouted.
10.1

even with prior difficulties

Examples
After all the setbacks, they kept trying.
after
Examples
She left the party early, and he followed shortly after.
02

positioned at the back

Examples
The dog ran ahead, and the children trailed after.
01

at some point subsequent to when something happens

after definition and meaning
Examples
After the movie ended, we went out for ice cream.
after-
01

used to indicate something that is subsequent to something else

Examples
The community center offers an after-school program for teens.
01

positioned nearer to the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft

Examples
The captain inspected the after deck before departure.
02

in the future relative to a given time

Old use
Examples
In after years, he often spoke of his childhood adventures.
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