after 1 of 3

preposition

Definition of afternext
as in following
subsequent to in time or order the brass band came right after the mayor in the parade

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after

2 of 3

adverb

ˈaf-tər How to pronounce after (audio)
as in later
following in time or place upon seeing The Nutcracker for the first time, and for a long time after, Irma wanted to play the part of the Mouse King

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after

3 of 3

adjective

1
as in back
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part had heard that the after section of the cruise ship had more spacious cabins

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2
as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else in after years the government set up a special fund for disabled veterans of the war

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Recent Examples of after
Preposition
The commission said there were four reports of consumers seeking medical treatment after swallowing the metal bristles, and customers were advised to stop using the products and request a replacement nylon grill brush. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 The pair divorced two years later, though Presley continued to speak highly of the relationship, especially after his 2009 death, and until her own in 2023. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Adverb
Soon after, the e-commerce livestreamer in Hangzhou shelled out $30,000 for his first android and turned it into a rental venture. — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 The $250 Dell gift is expected to follow soon after, as accounts are processed, according to the Dell Foundation. — Jessica Dickler,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Adjective
But according to Babbs, living inside an active construction zone for years also brought challenges that weren't always visible in before-and-after photos. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 It’s generally recommended that patients review the clinic's credentials, review before-and-after cases, and confirm pricing details before moving forward. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for after
Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
  1. following
  2. later
  3. back
  4. subsequent
  5. behind
  6. afterward
  7. rear
  8. past
Preposition
  • Campbell appeared emotional following Wednesday’s hearing.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
  • New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday following Sunday night's runway crash.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of following
Adverb
  • According to the release, the treat started as East Tennessee McDonald's Owner/Operator Litton Cochran's family recipe, which later gained popularity locally before catching on nationally.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of later
Adjective
  • Will Robinson allegedly suffered a thumb fracture and elbow and back injuries.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • On back-tob-back possessions, Lendeborg combined with Will Richard to smother one Spur attempt at the rim, and then covered for a botched defensive play by Graham Ike by blocking Miles Kelly’s attempt from seven feet away.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of back
Adjective
  • Just south of the circle, subsequent construction of the Icon Miami complex, though, destroyed extensive additional evidence of Tequesta occupation in the bedrock, including scores of holes likely dug for wooden dwelling support posts.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • In the subsequent months, 18-year-old Tim Weah and Antonee Robinson, 20, broke through.
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 30 June 2026
Definition of subsequent
Preposition
  • His body was found the next day behind a gas station, the county coroner said in a statement.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • The reasoning behind this movement is that America was founded on Christian principles, and, according to some, ought to adopt Christianity as its official religion.
    — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of behind
Adverb
  • This tournament has built credibility by showcasing teams competing at a high level, then shaking hands afterward.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Not long afterward, he was elected president on a platform deeply hostile to the West and its liberal ideology, and especially to the United States — threatening a hard fight in the event of war.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of afterward
Adjective
  • The vehicle sustained major rear damage and the front right tire struck the road’s curb.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • In addition, the rear brake lever has been repositioned to be more accessible than before.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of rear
Preposition
  • The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Not even foundations are visible, and a long gravel road toward that part of the island leads past occasional farms and vast swaths of emptiness and then, finally, to a muddy riverbank thick with mosquitos.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of past

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