After
/ˈæftər/
Definitions
3 meaningsLater than; subsequent to.
/ˈæftər/
Following in time or order.
We'll go after dinner.
💡 Simply: Coming later.
More Examples
After you.
How It's Used
"After the rain, the sun came out."
"After he finished his work, he went home."
Later; afterward.
/ˈæftər/
Following something else in time.
I'll see you after.
💡 Simply: Later on.
More Examples
Let's talk after.
How It's Used
"He called after her."
Following a point in time or an event.
/ˈæftər/
Following an event or action.
After the game, we went for pizza.
💡 Simply: Following something that happened.
More Examples
I was tired after the long journey.
How It's Used
"After he left, I cleaned up."
Idioms & expressions
after all
Considering all the facts; in spite of everything.
"After all, he's still young."
From Old English *æfter, meaning "behind, following". Related to the preposition "aft" in nautical usage.
The word 'after' has maintained a consistent meaning throughout history, primarily indicating sequence.
Memory tip
Think of it as 'following' something.
Word Origin
"behind, following"