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Examples of after in a Sentence
Don't tell them until after.
I expected her then, but she arrived the week after.
He ate lunch and left just after.
Recent Examples of after from the Web
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After all, this show started with an incest scene between Cersei and Jaime Lannister.
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Many key UConn players were, after all, part of the worse offense in the nation last season.
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The noble northerner did have a busy night, after all—his true heritage and birth name were both revealed in the finale.
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After all, people were looking up and not at screens!
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Soon after, a study with Bert Vogelstein at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, showed that TCF-4 also helps initiate human colon cancer.
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The vehicle soon after was found abandoned in the 1200 block of North Webster Street.
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The Sloane uniform consisted of a number of trademark items including Gucci shoes and Hermes scarves—quiet luxury is still luxury after all.
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Brown enrolled in the research at UC-Davis, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2005 and soon after agreed to donate her brain.
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Origin and Etymology of after
Middle English, from Old English æfter; akin to Old High German aftar after, and probably to Old English of of
after Synonyms
Synonyms
afterward (or afterwards), later, latterly, subsequently, thereafterAntonyms
afore [chiefly dialect], ahead, antecedently, anteriorly, before, beforehand, earlier, previouslyRelated Words
next; by and by, hereafter, presently, since, soon, then, thereupon; hereinbelow, infraNear Antonyms
formerly; heretofore, theretoforeDefinition of after
1 a
:behind in place
- people lined up one after another
b (1)
:subsequent to in time or order
- 20 minutes after 6
(2)
:subsequent to and in view of
- after all our advice
2
—used to indicate the object of a stated or implied action
- go after gold
- was asking after you
3
:so as to resemble: such as
a
:in accordance with
- He's a man after my own heart.
b
:with the name of or a name derived from that of
- named after his father
c
:in the characteristic manner of :in imitation of
- writing after the manner of Hemingway
Examples of after in a Sentence
We arrived shortly after six o'clock.
He returned after 20 years.
before, during, and after the war
He left just after nightfall.
He finished the exam after me.
Call me after your arrival.
She was going to arrive tomorrow but I'm now expecting her the day after tomorrow instead.
He left after an hour.
How can you say that after what happened last night?
It's the highest mountain after Mount Everest.
Origin and Etymology of after
Definition of after
:subsequently to the time when
- We will come after we make plans.
Examples of after in a Sentence
He returned after 20 years had passed.
Don't tell them until after they've had dinner.
He left just after the show ended.
Call me after you arrive.
He finished the exam after I did.
It happened not long after he graduated from college.
Origin and Etymology of after
Definition of after
1
:later in time
- in after years
2
:located toward the rear and especially toward the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft
- an after cabin
Examples of after in a Sentence
had heard that the after section of an aircraft is safer in the event of a crash
in after years the government set up a special fund for disabled veterans of the war
Recent Examples of after from the Web
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Here’s a before-and-after look at some of the aspects of how Washington has proposed the federal law be implemented here: How schools are evaluated Before: Schools were expected to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), which was based on test scores.
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But some book details, coupled with a behind-the-scenes interview with the showrunners, hint that this may not wind up being the happily-ever-after start of a new family that Cersei is envisioning.
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But some book details, coupled with a behind-the-scenes interview with the showrunners, hint that this may not wind up being the happily-ever-after start of a new family that Cersei is envisioning.
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Everything from the ceremony to the after party took place at the couple’s house in Bridgehampton, and the aesthetic was kept very natural and but elegant.
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The machine, installed at the school’s Activities and Recreation Center over spring break, dispenses the morning-after pill as well as condoms, pregnancy tests, tampons and over-the-counter medication such as Advil.
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Origin and Etymology of after
Origin and Etymology of after
Recent Examples of after from the Web
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The Day After was followed by some real progress on disarmament through Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, punctuated by the hopeful end of the Cold War.
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Collecting insiders said the set will be highly sought-after, extremely rare and hard-to-find.
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The ability to adapt is a quality which is highly sought-after in the modern game, and the twins have that in spades.
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Those who wish to may pet the horses in the stable after, or talk to their riders.
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Meanwhile, Venezuela’s foreign minister came away empty-handed after seeking support at Tuesday’s meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, but the left-leaning regional group didn’t issue any statement.
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The reds are sought-after, prestigious and often high-priced.
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A lack of steady and well-paying jobs is already a problem in the West Bank, and positions with Israeli companies are among the most sought-after.
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First Known Use of after
circa 1902
AFTER Defined for English Language Learners
after
preposition
Definition of after for English Language Learners
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: at a time following (something or someone) : later than (something or someone)
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—used to describe a time following a specified hour
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: following and because of (something)
after
conjunction
Definition of after for English Language Learners
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: later than the time that : later than when
after
adjective
Definition of after for English Language Learners
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: later in time
AFTER Defined for Kids
Definition of after for Students
1
:behind in time or place
- They got there after me.
- after lunch
2
:for the reason of catching, seizing, or getting
- Run after the ball.
- They're going after the championship.
3
:following in order or in a series
- The number 20 comes before 21 and after 19.
4
:following the actions or departure of
- Don't expect me to clean up after you.
5
:with the name of
- He's named after his father.
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