after
conj.
subsequent to -, following
prep.
later than; behind; according to someone or something; concerning
adv.
later, afterwards; since
adj.
following; behind
After
after
Adjective
1. located farther aft
(synonym) after(a)
(similar) aft(a)
Adverb
1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently"; "he's going to the store but he'll be back here later"; "it didn't happen until afterward"; "two hours after that"
(synonym) subsequently, later, afterwards, afterward, later on
2. behind or in the rear; "and Jill came tumbling after"
After (der)
n.
anus, opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal
After
(prep.)
Subsequent to and notwithstanding; as, after all our advice, you took that course.
(prep.)
Subsequent to and in consequence of; as, after what you have said, I shall be careful.
(prep.)
Moving toward from behind; following, in search of; in pursuit of.
(prep.)
Later in time; subsequent; as, after supper, after three days. It often precedes a clause. Formerly that was interposed between it and the clause.
(prep.)
In imitation of; in conformity with; after the manner of; as, to make a thing after a model; a picture after Rubens; the boy takes after his father.
(prep.)
Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to; as, to look after workmen; to inquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness.
(prep.)
Below in rank; next to in order.
(prep.)
Behind in place; as, men in line one after another.
(prep.)
According to; in accordance with; in conformity with the nature of; as, he acted after his kind.
(prep.)
According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.
(adv.)
Subsequently in time or place; behind; afterward; as, he follows after.
(a.)
To ward the stern of the ship; -- applied to any object in the rear part of a vessel; as the after cabin, after hatchway.
(a.)
Next; later in time; subsequent; succeeding; as, an after period of life.
(a.)
Hinder; nearer the rear.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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