after all
adverb
1
: in spite of considerations or expectations to the contrary : nevertheless
decided to take the train after all
didn't rain after all
2
: in view of all circumstances
literature which is after all only a special department of reading—
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There would be no titanium mining on the edge of the Okefenokee, after all.
—David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The league table never lies, after all.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The father, identified as Drew Felwell, gave the ball to the woman after all.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One would hope the Chicken Man, friend of ancient chickens, would eat less chicken, after all.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The league table never lies, after all.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The father, identified as Drew Felwell, gave the ball to the woman after all.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One would hope the Chicken Man, friend of ancient chickens, would eat less chicken, after all.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for after all
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“After all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after%20all. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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