Synonyms of after

after 1 of 3

preposition

as in following

subsequent to in time or order

the brass band came right after the mayor in the parade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• following
• behind
• past
• since
• below
• après
• next to

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• before
• of
• prior to
• to
• previous to
• ahead of
• toward
• afore
• ere

after

2 of 3

adverb

ˈaf-tər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• later
• afterward
• thereafter
• subsequently
• next
• soon
• then
• since
• latterly
• hereafter
• thereupon
• presently
• infra
• by and by
• hereinbelow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• before
• earlier
• previously
• ahead
• beforehand
• anteriorly
• formerly
• afore
• antecedently
• heretofore
• theretofore

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• back
• rear
• hind
• aft
• hinder
• posterior
• dorsal
• hindmost
• rearward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• front
• anterior
• forward
• frontal
• fore
• ventral

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subsequent
• later
• ensuing
• late
• latest
• posterior
• last
• final
• latter
• eventual
• following
• concluding
• delayed
• behind
• closing
• slow
• belated
• terminal
• ultimate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• previous
• prior
• former
• precedent
• fore
• early
• foregoing
• anterior
• preceding
• premature
• antecedent
• advanced
• advance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of after

Preposition

Unlike traditional quantum Hall devices, these materials do not require an external magnetic field after magnetization, making experiments significantly easier. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Langford was expected to be out until after the All Star break, but returned earlier than expected. — Cal Phillips updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

Adverb

Alexa Chung followed suit in the years after, helping to cement Repetto’s status among a new generation. — Augustine Hammond, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Soon after, the city entered into a corresponding sale agreement with OAC and amended the agreement, restructuring the payment schedule and raised the total purchase price to $125 million. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Adjective

Social media has amplified that shift, turning before-and-after redesigns into a form of storytelling in their own right. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

Partying With The Club Kids The dinner was lively and fun but the decibel levels were mere whispers compared to the music DJ Bobby Beethoven was blasting out at the after party for Jordan Firstman’s feature sensation Club Kid. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2026

Phrases Containing after

• after a fashion
• after a sort
• get after
• look after
• run after
• see after
• time after time