after
word
/ˈæftɝ/
AF-ter
/ˈɑːftɐ/
AHF-tuh
Definition
Used to indicate something happening later in time or behind something. It can refer to events following another event or position in space.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal English. Often used with time expressions ('after school', 'after dinner') and to show sequence ('after the meeting'). Can be confused with 'later' which is less specific about order. Also used as a preposition, conjunction, and adverb.
Spanish: después de - trasPortuguese (BR): depois de - apósPortuguese (PT): depois de - após - atrás deChinese (Simplified): 在……之后Chinese (Traditional): 在……之後Hindi: के बादArabic: بعد - عقبBengali: পর - পরেRussian: после - спустя - за (по порядку)Japanese: 後（あと） - ～の後にVietnamese: sau - sau khiKorean: 후에 - 다음에Turkish: sonra - ardındanUrdu: بعد - کے بعدIndonesian: setelah - sesudah
Example Sentences
She looked after her little brother all day.
basic
The park is just after the school on the right.
basic
We will eat dinner after the show.
basic
Don’t forget to call me after you arrive.
natural
She took care of the kids after school.
natural
What happened after the party?
natural