after all
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ˈɑ:f
aaf
ter
all
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awl

Definition & Meaning of "after all"in English

after all
01

used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or justification 

Collocation
Grammatical Information
Examples
He felt guilty about taking a day off work, but after all, he had been working overtime for weeks. 
02

used to indicate something unexpected or contrary to what was anticipated 

Examples
He thought he wouldn't enjoy the play, but after all, it turned out to be quite entertaining. 
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