after

after is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈɑːftə/, SAMPA: /"A:ft@/
• (US) IPA: /ˈæf.tɚ/, SAMPA: /"{ft@`/
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Preposition

Preposition after

1. Behind something in place or position.

   "X" comes after "W" in the alphabet.

2. Later in time.

   He came home after Jane did.

Synonyms

• with
• when
• like

Antonyms

• before

Related words

• afterward
• afterwards