after — following in time or place; subsequent to
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: following in time or place; subsequent to
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæftər/
Example Sentences
- After eating 10 hamburgers, he was still hungry.
- I always forget my homework after watching TV.
- After the zombie apocalypse, pizza delivery became really challenging.
after
PREPOSITION[/ˈæftər/]
following in time or place; subsequent to
After the heavy rain, the kids rushed outside to splash in puddles.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'after' derives from Old English 'æfter', meaning 'behind' or 'following'. It belongs to the Germanic language family and is cognate with similar words found across Germanic languages, ultimately tracing back to Proto-Germanic roots denoting position or sequence.
Breakdown
æfter (Old English) literally means 'behind' or 'following', composed of the comparative form of an ancient Germanic root expressing relative position in space or time.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After eating 10 hamburgers, he was still hungry.”
“I always forget my homework after watching TV.”
“After the zombie apocalypse, pizza delivery became really challenging.”
“She decided to study medicine after visiting the hospital.”
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