after
US /ˈæf.tɚ/
UK /ˈæf.tɚ/
1.
following in time; later than
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She arrived after the meeting had started.
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We'll discuss this after lunch.
2.
behind in place or order
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The dog ran after the ball.
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He walked after her down the corridor.
1.
later in time; subsequently
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He left, and I arrived shortly after.
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They lived happily ever after.
1.
in pursuit of; trying to find or get
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The police are after the suspect.
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He's always after money.