American English
/ˈæf.tɚ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
At a time later than a person, event, or period.
Practice out loudAt a time later than a person, event, or period.
We went home after the movie.
Call me after work.
after work · after dinner · the day after · shortly after
subject + verb + after + noun or time
after + noun or time, subject + verb
Following someone or something in order to catch, find, or get them or it.
The dog ran after the ball.
The police are after him.
go after a job · run after someone · be after someone
subject + go after + person or thing
subject + be + after + person or thing
Later than the time when something happens.
After I finish work, I’ll call you.
She felt better after she talked to her friend.
After can be followed by a full sentence: “after I eat.” Say “after eating” when the next part is an action, not a full sentence.
after you arrive · after it ends · after we finish
after + subject + verb, subject + verb
subject + verb + after + subject + verb
Used when a person or place receives the same name as another person, usually to honor them.
She was named after her grandmother.
The school was named after a local leader.
be named after someone · name a child after someone
subject + be + named after + person
subject + name + object + after + person
despite what was expected; considering the facts
After all, it was not a bad idea.
take care of someone or something
Can you look after my cat this weekend?
after some time
After a while, the noise stopped.