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after

/ˈæftəɹ/adjective, adverb2 syllables

After means: happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.

Synonyms for after7

adjective, as in located farther aft

aft

adverb, as in happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

subsequently, later, afterwards, afterward, later on

also used for after

post

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What does after mean?3

adverb

1

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time“he apologized subsequently”

2

behind or in the rear“and Jill came tumbling after”

adjective

1

located farther aft

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with after?3

two syllables

laughter

three syllables

thereafterhereafter
Show 40 near rhymes
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After in a sentence

  • Immediately after it caught fire, the chemical factory blew up.CK
  • According to scientists, the atmosphere is getting warmer year after year.ConqueRRoR
  • After a couple of drinks, the guy was feeling no pain.CK
  • After being frightened for many hours, her mother finally came to rescue her.cost_
  • After all, their form of transport produces no pollution at all.Dejo
  • After the concert, the crowd made for the nearest door.CK
  • After the rain, the sun emerged from the clouds.CM
  • After the rain, there were puddles on the street.jakov

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