Meaning & Definition of word "After"

After

/ˈæf.tər/

noun:

  • 1. A period of time following a specified event.
    • Example: The after of the storm was quite serene.

preposition:

  • 1. In the time following an event or a particular point in time.
    • Example: We can discuss this after the meeting.
  • 2. Following in time or order; later than.
    • Example: He arrived after lunch.
  • 3. Subsequent to; in the wake of.
    • Example: She moved to the city after graduating.

adverb:

  • 1. At a later time; subsequently.
    • Example: We will go for ice cream after.
  • 2. Later than a specific time.
    • Example: It will be ready after.

conjunction:

  • 1. Used to connect clauses to indicate that one event follows another in time.
    • Example: I will call you after we finish.

Etymology

Old English æfter

Common Phrases and Expressions

after all:

despite what has been said or done.

after hours:

after the regular working hours.

after the fact:

after the event has occurred.

aftershock:

a smaller earthquake following the main shock.

afterthought:

a thought that occurs later.

Related Words

afterward:

at a later or subsequent time.

aftermath:

the consequences or aftereffects of a significant event.

aftertaste:

a taste that lingers in the mouth after eating or drinking.

Slang Meanings of after

Meaning: AF

Example Sentence: That party was lit AF after.

Meaning: Afterparty

Example Sentence: We're heading to the afterparty after the concert.