After: meaning, definitions and examples

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after

 

[ ˈɑːftər ]

Preposition / Conjunction / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Preposition

in time

Later than a particular time or event.

Synonyms

following, post, subsequent

Examples of usage

  • After the meeting, we can go for lunch.
  • They arrived after midnight.
Context #2 | Conjunction

time

In the time following (an event or another period of time).

Synonyms

following, next, subsequent

Examples of usage

  • After the war, he returned to his homeland.
  • I'll call you after I finish work.
Context #3 | Adverb

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #58, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.