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
From the library
And so she went on, taking first one side and then the other, and making quite a conversation of it altogether; but after a few minutes she heard a voice outside, and stopped to listen.
“Please come back and finish your story!” Alice called after it; and the others all joined in chorus, “Yes, please do!” but the Mouse only shook its head impatiently, and walked a little quicker.
And oh, I wish you could see her after the birds!
And trundle after through the door.
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