A1preposition 1K

After

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɑːftə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈæftər/"]/

Meaning of After

later than something; following something in time

In simple words: Later in time than something else.

After in a sentence

• We will go to the park after lunch.
• She arrived after the show started.
• He felt tired after running the race.
• I like to read after dinner.
• After the rain, the flowers bloomed beautifully.
• Let's meet at the café after class.
• After the meeting, I will call you.
• They went shopping after school.

How to use After

Used to indicate time. Common in both spoken and written English. Avoid using in very formal contexts without a clear time reference.

Grammar pattern

after + noun/gerund

Memory hint

Think of 'after' like 'later' — imagine you finish lunch, then you head out!

Related words

Collocations with After

• after school
• after work
• after dinner
• after the event

Synonyms for After

• following
• subsequent
• later

Opposites of After

• before

Common mistakes with After

• Using 'after' with past tenses incorrectly, e.g., 'after I ate' should be linked with a past event.
• Confusing 'after' with 'before' in timeline contexts.
• Misplacing 'after' in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning.

Frequently asked questions about After

What does After mean?

Later in time than something else.

What is the definition of After?

later than something; following something in time

How do you use After in a sentence?

We will go to the park after lunch.

Can you give another example of After?

She arrived after the show started.

What are synonyms for After?

Common alternatives include following, subsequent, later.

What is the opposite of After?

Opposite meanings include before.

What words go with After?

It commonly pairs with after school, after work, after dinner, after the event.

What are common mistakes when using After?

Using 'after' with past tenses incorrectly, e.g., 'after I ate' should be linked with a past event. Confusing 'after' with 'before' in timeline contexts. Misplacing 'after' in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning.

How do you pronounce After?

US: /["/ˈæftər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɑːftə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use After?

Used to indicate time. Common in both spoken and written English. Avoid using in very formal contexts without a clear time reference.

What CEFR level is After?

"After" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.