adjective
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Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent
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(where the frame of reference is within the ship) At or towards the stern of a ship.
example
The after gun is abaft the forward gun.
adverb
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Behind; later in time; following.
example
I left the room, and the dog bounded after.
preposition
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Subsequently to; following in time; later than.
example
The Cold War began shortly after the Second World War.
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Behind.
example
He will leave a trail of destruction after him.
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In pursuit of, seeking.
example
He's after a job; run after him; inquire after her health.
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In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
example
We named him after his grandfather; a painting after Leonardo da Vinci.
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Next in importance or rank.
example
The princess is next in line to the throne after the prince.
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As a result of.
example
After your bad behaviour, you will be punished.
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In spite of.
example
After all that has happened, he is still my friend.
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(usually preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity
example
I was after finishing my dinner when there was a knock on the door.
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According to an author or text.
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Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to.
example
to look after workmen; to enquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness
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According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.
conjunction
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Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.
example
I went home after we had decided to call it a day.