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after

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent
  2. (where the frame of reference is within the ship) At or towards the stern of a ship.
  3. Behind; later in time; following.
  4. Subsequently to; following in time; later than.
  5. Behind.
  6. In pursuit of, seeking.
  7. In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
  8. Next in importance or rank.
  9. As a result of.
  10. Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

afterwards(English)later(English)later on(English)subsequently(English)afterward(English)aft(English)subsequent(English)thereafter(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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