Canadian English Meaning of after

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Definitions and Meaning of after in English

Wordnet

after (s)

located farther aft

Wordnet

after (r)

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

behind or in the rear

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

after (adv.)

Subsequently in time or place; behind; afterward; as, he follows after.

FAQs About the word after

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