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afters

[ˈɑːftəz]

afters Definition

dessert, especially when served after a main course meal.

Using afters: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "afters" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We had apple pie for afters.

  • Example

    What's for afters?

  • Example

    I'm too full for afters.

afters Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for afters

Phrases with afters

  • to not eat too much during the main course so that there is still room for dessert

    Example

    I know the steak looks good, but save room for afters!

  • something that is enjoyable to eat or drink after a meal

    Example

    A glass of port goes down well with afters.

  • to have a dessert or sweet dish after a meal

    Example

    Let's have something sweet for afters, like ice cream or cake.

Origins of afters

from the phrase 'after-sack', meaning a drink consumed after a meal

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Summary: afters in Brief

'Afters' [ˈɑːftəz] refers to dessert, especially when served after a main course meal. It is often used in phrases like 'save room for afters,' which means to not eat too much during the main course so that there is still room for dessert. Other phrases like 'goes down well with afters' and 'have something sweet for afters' describe what foods or drinks are enjoyable to consume after a meal.