After: meaning, definitions and examples

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after

[ ˈɑːftər ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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}

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

Word origin

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.