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af·ter
 after
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- pronunciation:
- aef
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- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb, conjunction
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preposition |
| definition 1: |
later in time than, or behind in order.
After school, I had a snack.The first house after the white one is mine.- antonyms:
- before
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| definition 2: |
as a result of.
After what happened yesterday, she may never go back there. |
| definition 3: |
with the same name as.
The baby was named after me. |
| definition 4: |
looking for or in search of.
The dog chased after the squirrel. |
| related words: |
in the wake of, like |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
at the rear; behind.
The bride walked down the aisle and a bridesmaid walked after.- antonyms:
- ahead
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| definition 2: |
after some time; later.
She leaves the house at nine, and he leaves not long after.- antonyms:
- before
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conjunction |
| definition: |
following a certain event or time.
It happened after she left.- antonyms:
- before
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