after
/ˈæftəɹ/ preposition A1- Subsequently to; following in time; later than. · We had a few beers after the game.· The time is a quarter after eight.
- Subsequently to and as a result of. · Sucess comes after hard work.
- Subsequently to and considering. · I’m not putting you in charge again after the last disaster.
- Subsequently to and in spite of. · After all that has happened, he is still my friend.
- Subsequently to the actions of (someone), in order to remedy a situation. · I'm tired of picking up after you. Why can't you clean your own messes?
- Repeatedly, seemingly in a sequence without end. · day after day, time after time, mile after mile, beer after beer, smile after smile
- Behind. · He will leave a trail of destruction after him.· I told her to shut the door after her.
- In pursuit of, seeking; denoting the aim or object. · run after him; he’s after a job; to thirst after righteousness
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Dorothy nodded gravely and the Queen made a curtsy, after which she became quite friendly with the little girl.
After a great deal of hard work, for the Lion was heavy, they managed to get him up on the truck.
“I remember, when we first knew her in Hertfordshire, how amazed we all were to find that she was a reputed beauty; and I particularly recollect your saying one night, after they had been dining at Netherfield, ‘_She_ a beauty!
After you’ve finished the dishes go up-stairs and make your bed.”
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