after
after Lexical Profile
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• conjunction
Subsequent to the time when; following the moment that.
"We went for a walk in the park after the rain stopped."
• preposition
In the time following an event, action, or another period of time.
"The committee will announce its final decision after the meeting."
Behind in place, position, or sequence.
"Please remember to shut the door after you when you leave the office."
In pursuit or quest of someone or something.
"The dog ran after the ball across the lawn."
In imitation of, or in honor of the name or style of someone or something.
"The newborn was named after his maternal grandfather, and the portrait was painted after the style of Rembrandt."
Concerning or inquiring about the welfare or status of someone.
"Our neighbors kindly asked after your mother during the reception."
• adverb
In the time following an event or another period of time; subsequently or afterward.
"They arrived at noon, and the remaining guests showed up shortly after."
Behind in place or order.
"The lead hikers crossed the ridge first, with the rest of the group following close after."
• adjective
Later in time; subsequent or following.
"In after years, she often reflected on the lessons learned during her youth."
Located nearer the stern or rear of a ship or aircraft.
"The passengers gathered on the after deck to watch the sunset over the horizon."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'æfter', meaning 'behind' or 'later', derived from Proto-Germanic '*after' (a comparative formation from the root '*af', meaning 'off' or 'away', plus the comparative suffix '*-teraz').