Word Meaning

Meaning of after

- Next; later in time; subsequent; succeeding; as, an after period of life.
- Hinder; nearer the rear.
- To ward the stern of the ship; -- applied to any object in the rear part of a vessel; as the after cabin, after hatchway.
- Behind in place; as, men in line one after another.
- Below in rank; next to in order.
- Later in time; subsequent; as, after supper, after three days. It often precedes a clause. Formerly that was interposed between it and the clause.
- Subsequent to and in consequence of; as, after what you have said, I shall be careful.
- Subsequent to and notwithstanding; as, after all our advice, you took that course.
- Moving toward from behind; following, in search of; in pursuit of.
- Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to; as, to look after workmen; to inquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness.
- In imitation of; in conformity with; after the manner of; as, to make a thing after a model; a picture after Rubens; the boy takes after his father.
- According to; in accordance with; in conformity with the nature of; as, he acted after his kind.
- According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.
- Subsequently in time or place; behind; afterward; as, he follows after.

Crossword clue for after

- Afterwards
- Behind
- Chasing
- Fairy-tale ending?
- Fairytale ending?
- Following
- Following in time
- Following twist of fate, finds rebel leader
- Happily ever ...
- In a while
- In imitation of
- In pursuit of
- Later
- Later on
- Later than
- Looking to purchase
- Minding, looking ...
- Pursuing