after

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/
/ˈæf.tɚ/
Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

2 Definition

(where the frame of reference is within the ship) At or towards the stern of a ship.

Example Sentences
  • The after gun is abaft the forward gun.
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Behind; later in time; following.

Example Sentences
  • I left the room, and the dog bounded after.
Conjunction
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.

Example Sentences
  • I went home after we had decided to call it a day.
Preposition
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

Subsequently to; following in time; later than.

Example Sentences
  • The Cold War began shortly after the Second World War.
2 Definition

Behind.

Example Sentences
  • He will leave a trail of destruction after him.
3 Definition

In pursuit of, seeking.

Example Sentences
  • He's after a job; run after him; inquire after her health.
4 Definition

In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.

Example Sentences
  • We named him after his grandfather; a painting after Leonardo da Vinci.
5 Definition

Next in importance or rank.

Example Sentences
  • The princess is next in line to the throne after the prince.
6 Definition

As a result of.

Example Sentences
  • After your bad behaviour, you will be punished.
7 Definition

In spite of.

Example Sentences
  • After all that has happened, he is still my friend.
8 Definition

(usually preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity

Example Sentences
  • I was after finishing my dinner when there was a knock on the door.
9 Definition

According to an author or text.

10 Definition

Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to.

Example Sentences
  • to look after workmen; to enquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness
11 Definition

According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.