Simple meaning
What does After mean?
After means later than something else.
Dictionary definition
Later than a time, event, or place in order.
Example sentences
After in a sentence
easy
We play after lunch.
medium
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hard
The story explains what happened after the storm ended.
Synonyms
Words like After
laterUse for a time that comes after now or after another event.
followingUse for something that comes next in order.
Antonyms
Opposite words
beforeUse for something that happens earlier.
earlierUse for a time before another time.
Word family
After word family
Base word
after
adverb
afterward
At a later time.
adverb
afterwards
Later after something happens.
noun
afterword
A note at the end of a book.
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Try After
Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of after?
Before is the opposite because it means earlier than something.
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