What does AFTER mean?

After

Part of Speech: Adverb, preposition, conjunction

Definition:

• Adverb: following in time or place; later
• Preposition: following in time, place, or order
• Conjunction: used to indicate that one event happens after another event or time

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈæf.tər/
• UK: /ˈɑːf.tər/

Origin and Usage:

The word "after" comes from the Old English word "æfter". It has been used in English since the 9th century. The word is commonly used in English to indicate that one event happens later than another event or time. It can be used as an adverb, preposition, and conjunction.

Synonyms:

• Subsequent
• Following
• Later

Related Words:

• Agree
• Ahead
• Aisle
• Amaze
• Anger

Example Sentences:

• Adverb: She arrived after the party had already started.
• Preposition: After dinner, they went for a walk.
• Conjunction: After the rain stopped, the sun came out.