after

after

//ˈɑːftə(r)// (ipa)//ˈæftər// (ipa)

preposition

Definitions

  • Following in time; later than.

Examples

  • "We can go to the park after lunch."
  • "She arrived shortly after the meeting had started."

preposition

Definitions

  • In pursuit or search of.

Examples

  • "The police are after the suspect."
  • "The cat ran after the mouse."

preposition

Definitions

  • Next to and following in order or importance.

Examples

  • "In the list, your name comes after mine."
  • "He was named after his grandfather."

preposition

Definitions

  • Concerning or about (someone's health or well-being).

Examples

  • "She called to ask after my mother."
  • "Your friend was here asking after you."

preposition

Definitions

  • In imitation of; in the style of.

Examples

  • "The artist created a sculpture after the famous works of Rodin."
  • "This is a painting after an original by Rembrandt."

conjunction

Definitions

  • During the period of time following the moment that.

Examples

  • "He went to bed after he finished the book."
  • "After the rain stopped, we went outside."

adverb

Definitions

  • At a later or subsequent time.

Examples

  • "He left first, and she followed after."
  • "They lived happily ever after."
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