What is "after" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "after": located farther aft

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈæftɚ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɑːftə(ɹ)/, /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/

Hyphenation: af‧ter

Meaning of "after": happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

Adverb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈæftɚ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɑːftə(ɹ)/, /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/

Hyphenation: af‧ter

Meaning of "after": behind or in the rear

Adverb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈæftɚ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɑːftə(ɹ)/, /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/

Hyphenation: af‧ter

Synonyms:

subsequently, later, afterwards, back, behind, below, ensuing, hindmost, next, posterior, rear, thereafter, hind, back of, in the rear, postliminary, subsequential, succeeding,

Antonyms: