after (Meaning)
after (s)
located farther aft
after (r)
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
behind or in the rear
after (a.)
Next; later in time; subsequent; succeeding; as, an after period of life.
Hinder; nearer the rear.
To ward the stern of the ship; -- applied to any object in the rear part of a vessel; as the after cabin, after hatchway.
after (prep.)
Behind in place; as, men in line one after another.
Below in rank; next to in order.
Later in time; subsequent; as, after supper, after three days. It often precedes a clause. Formerly that was interposed between it and the clause.
Subsequent to and in consequence of; as, after what you have said, I shall be careful.
Subsequent to and notwithstanding; as, after all our advice, you took that course.
Moving toward from behind; following, in search of; in pursuit of.
Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to; as, to look after workmen; to inquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness.
In imitation of; in conformity with; after the manner of; as, to make a thing after a model; a picture after Rubens; the boy takes after his father.
According to; in accordance with; in conformity with the nature of; as, he acted after his kind.
According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.
after (adv.)
Subsequently in time or place; behind; afterward; as, he follows after.
Synonyms & Antonyms of after
after Sentence Examples
- After the rain stopped, the sun emerged, casting a beautiful rainbow across the sky.
- She felt a sense of relief after completing her challenging exams.
- After the long winter, the trees began to blossom, announcing the arrival of spring.
- After the meeting, the team members discussed the action items and assigned tasks.
- After a tiring day at work, he looked forward to relaxing at home with a good book.
- After the concert, the audience erupted into applause, showing their appreciation for the musicians.
- They made plans to meet for coffee after their morning classes.
- After the negotiations, the two parties reached a mutually beneficial agreement.
- After the movie ended, they decided to grab a late-night snack at a nearby diner.
- After the long flight, passengers disembarked from the plane, eager to stretch their legs and reach their destinations.
FAQs About the word after
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After the rain stopped, the sun emerged, casting a beautiful rainbow across the sky.
She felt a sense of relief after completing her challenging exams.
After the long winter, the trees began to blossom, announcing the arrival of spring.
After the meeting, the team members discussed the action items and assigned tasks.
