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after
01
at a later time than something
Grammatical Information
Examples
After dinner, we'll watch a movie.
02
in a position behind or following something or someone
Examples
She walked out and closed the door after her.
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.
08
with reference to
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
01
at some point subsequent to when something happens
Examples
After the movie ended, we went out for ice cream.
after
01
positioned nearer to the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
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.
