After

/ˈæf.tΙ™(ΙΉ)/

The meaning and definition of After, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

preposition
  1. In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
    β€œWe named him after his grandfather; a painting after Leonardo da Vinci.”
  2. (usually preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity
    β€œI was after finishing my dinner when there was a knock on the door.”
adjective
  1. (where the frame of reference is within the ship) At or towards the stern of a ship.
    β€œThe after gun is abaft the forward gun.”
  2. Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent
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