CEFR A1

after

preposition, adverb, conjunction

Meaning

Happening or coming later in time or sequence.

Examples

The baby was born after the storm passed.
He arrived at the party shortly after.

Synonyms: later, following, subsequent

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after (A1)

preposition, adverb, conjunction

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːf.tər/

Definition

Happening or coming later in time or sequence.

Examples

The baby was born after the storm passed.
He arrived at the party shortly after.
She will call you after she wakes up.

How to Use after

after all (idiom): Despite what was expected or suggested. — "We thought it would rain, but after all, the sun came out."
after that (prepositional phrase): Following that event or time. — "He finished his work. After that, he went home."
after you (collocation): A polite way to let someone else go first. — "After you, please."

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