After: meaning, definitions and examples
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after
[ ˈɑːftər ]
in time
Later than a particular time or event.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After the meeting, we can go for lunch.
- They arrived after midnight.
time
In the time following (an event or another period of time).
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After the war, he returned to his homeland.
- I'll call you after I finish work.
time
Happening or done after the normal time or the usual time.
Synonyms
following, later, subsequently
Examples of usage
- He came shortly after.
- She arrived late, after.
Translations
Translations of the word "after" in other languages:
🇵🇹 depois
🇮🇳 के बाद
🇩🇪 nach
🇮🇩 setelah
🇺🇦 після
🇵🇱 po
🇯🇵 後で (あとで)
🇫🇷 après
🇪🇸 después
🇹🇷 sonra
🇰🇷 후에 (hu-e)
🇸🇦 بعد (ba'd)
🇨🇿 po
🇸🇰 po
🇨🇳 之后 (zhīhòu)
🇸🇮 po
🇮🇸 eftir
🇰🇿 кейін
🇬🇪 შემდეგ (shemdgami)
🇦🇿 sonra
🇲🇽 después
Etymology
The word 'after' originated from Old English 'æfter', which is related to Old Frisian 'efter' and Old High German 'aftar'. It has been used in the English language for centuries, evolving in meaning and usage over time. Today, 'after' is a common preposition, conjunction, and adverb used to indicate time or sequence.
See also: afterward, afterwards.