after Definition
- 1following in time, place, or order
- 2later than (a particular time or event)
- 3in pursuit or quest of
Using after: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "after" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We went for a walk after dinner.
Example
I'll call you after I finish work.
Example
He ran after the thief.
after Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with after
Example
She worked hard day after day to achieve her goals.
Example
She looks after her elderly parents every weekend.
Example
I thought he was guilty, but after all, he was innocent.
Origins of after
from Old English 'æfter'
Summary: after in Brief
The word 'after' [ˈɑːftə(r)] refers to something that comes later in time, place, or order. It can be used as a preposition, adverb, or conjunction. Examples include 'We went for a walk after dinner,' 'I'll call you after I finish work,' and 'He ran after the thief.' Phrases like 'day after day' and 'look after' use 'after' to denote repetition or taking care of something, respectively.