After

Pronunciation: /ˈæftər/

After (preposition)

  1. At a later time than something else; following it in the order of events.
  2. In a place that is behind something else, or farther back along a line or path.
  3. Used to show that one thing happens as a result of another, or because of it.

Examples

  • We will meet later in time after the lesson.
  • She called later in time after the meeting ended.

After (adverb)

  1. In a later time; not now, but at a later point.

Examples

  • First we plan, and after comes later.
  • You study now, and after comes later.