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after
01
at a later time than something
Example
After dinner, we'll watch a movie.
The concert starts after sunset.
Example
It was five minutes after eight when he arrived.
The meeting will start at ten minutes after three.
02
in a position behind or following something or someone
Example
She walked out and closed the door after her.
The soldiers marched one after another in formation.
03
in response to the mess or actions of a person or animal
Example
He always has to fix things after his brother.
Parents must pick up after their toddlers.
04
with the aim of catching or obtaining
Example
The detective went after the suspect.
She 's always after the latest technology.
05
in a position that is next in order or importance
Example
Safety features come after aesthetics in this design.
In the rankings, Spain comes after France.
06
with the name of or in memory of
Example
We named the baby Anna after her grandmother
The school was named after its founder.
6.1
in the style of
Example
The artist painted a piece after Picasso.
The composer wrote a symphony after Beethoven.
07
in alignment with someone's preferences or ideals
Example
He built his career after his mentor's example.
She 's a leader after the people's own wishes.
08
with reference to
Example
She asked after your health.
They inquired after the missing package.
09
when measured against something else
Example
The meal tasted bland after the spicy appetizers.
The room felt quiet after the noisy party.
10
following and due to a prior event
Example
After the accident, traffic was rerouted.
After the scandal, the politician resigned.
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even with prior difficulties
Example
After all the setbacks, they kept trying.
After so much support, he gave up anyway.
after
Example
She left the party early, and he followed shortly after.
The meeting ended at noon, and the team went to lunch after.
02
positioned at the back
Example
The dog ran ahead, and the children trailed after.
The leader marched forward, with the soldiers close after.
after
01
at some point subsequent to when something happens
Example
After the movie ended, we went out for ice cream.
She called her mother after she finished her homework.
after
01
positioned nearer to the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft
Example
The captain inspected the after deck before departure.
Passengers were seated in the after cabin during the storm.
02
in the future relative to a given time
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In after years, he often spoke of his childhood adventures.
She would come to regret that decision in after times.
