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UK//ˈɑːftə skuːl//US//ˈæftər skul//

Meaning of After school

The time period following the end of the school day.

In simple words: The time following the school day.

After school in a sentence

  • I have soccer practice after school.
  • She often studies at the library after school.
  • They like to hang out at the mall after school.
  • He didn’t have any homework assigned after school.
  • After school, we went to the park to relax.

How to use After school

Used to refer to activities or events happening after classes end. Appropriate in everyday conversation and writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of students rushing home or to activities after the school bell rings.

Related words

Collocations with After school

  • after school activities
  • after school programs
  • after school care

Synonyms for After school

  • post-school
  • after classes
  • after the bell

Common mistakes with After school

  • Using 'after school' as a noun instead of a phrase.
  • Confusing with 'after school hours' which implies a specific time frame.
  • Omitting context when using, such as the activity being discussed.

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Frequently asked questions about After school

What does After school mean?

The time following the school day.

What is the definition of After school?

The time period following the end of the school day.

How do you use After school in a sentence?

I have soccer practice after school.

Can you give another example of After school?

She often studies at the library after school.

What are synonyms for After school?

Common alternatives include post-school, after classes, after the bell.

What words go with After school?

It commonly pairs with after school activities, after school programs, after school care.

What are common mistakes when using After school?

Using 'after school' as a noun instead of a phrase. Confusing with 'after school hours' which implies a specific time frame. Omitting context when using, such as the activity being discussed.

How do you pronounce After school?

US: //ˈæftər skul//, UK: //ˈɑːftə skuːl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use After school?

Used to refer to activities or events happening after classes end. Appropriate in everyday conversation and writing.