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after

[af-ter, ahf-] / ˈæf tər, ˈɑf- /
ADJECTIVE
following in position or time
Synonyms
STRONG
afterwards later subsequently
WEAK
back back of behind below ensuing hind hindmost in the rear next posterior postliminary rear subsequential succeeding thereafter
Antonyms
WEAK
before

Example Sentences

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But after hearing the details, he quickly voiced support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

In the post-Mao era, Chinese state media hit especially hard on American excesses after the 2008 financial crisis, but Chinese students continued to flood U.S. universities and many fought to stay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Doncic returned to the United States on Friday after receiving specialized treatment in Spain.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

It is now the biggest landowner in the national park, and looks after sites including Mam Tor, Kinder Scout, Dovedale, Thorpe Cloud and Winnats Pass.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

I get there earlier than I normally would, so after I sign in, I go straight to the activity room.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam