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- Dictionaryafter/ˈɑːftə/
preposition
- 1. in the time following (an event or another period of time): "shortly after their marriage they moved to Colorado" Similar Opposite
- 2. behind: "she went out, shutting the door after her" Similar Opposite
conjunction
- 1. during the period of time following an event: "bath time ended in a flood after the taps were left running" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. at a later or future time; afterwards: "Duke Frederick died soon after" Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. later: archaic "he was sorry in after years"
- 2. nearer the stern of a ship: "the after cabin"
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AFTER definition: 1. following in time, place, or order: 2. considering all the things that: 3. because of what: . Learn more.
1. a. : behind in place. people lined up one after another. b (1) : subsequent to in time or order. 20 minutes after 6. (2) : subsequent to and in view of. after all our advice. 2. used to indicate the object of a stated or implied action. go after gold. was asking after you. 3. : so as to resemble: such as. a. : in accordance with.
After is a preposition meaning "later in time" or "behind in space." After many hours of dancing, you'll be sweaty and hungry. You can use this word in the context of time: "Meet me after dinner and we'll take a walk." After can also refer to space: "My street is after the first stoplight
Definition of 'after' after. (ɑːftəʳ , æftəʳ ) In addition to the uses shown below, after is used in phrasal verbs such as 'ask after', 'look after', and 'take after'. 1. preposition A1. If something happens after a particular date or event, it happens during the period of time that follows that date or event.
1. Behind; in the rear. 2. At a later or subsequent time; afterward: three hours after; departed shortly after. adj. 1. Subsequent in time or place; later; following: in after years.
Definition of after preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
After definition: behind in place or position; following behind. See examples of AFTER used in a sentence.
when a time or event has happened: We went swimming after lunch. I'm seeing her the day after tomorrow. Let's finish the meeting. After that, we can have coffee. Fewer examples. He died shortly after midnight. The public mood changed dramatically after the bombing. He likes to take a nap after lunch. I might go along to the party after work.
after meaning, definition, what is after: when a particular event or time has happ...: Learn more.
1. If something happens after a particular date or event, it happens during the period of time that follows that date or event. [...] 2. If you do one thing after doing another, you do it during the period of time that follows the other thing. [...] 3. You use after when you are talking about time.
