after
/ˈæftər/
later than
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- 1.
At a later time than a particular event or point in time.
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Let's meet after lunch.
Let's meet after lunch.
She always calls me after she finishes work.
She always calls me after she finishes work.
The report will be available after the meeting concludes.
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How do you pronounce after?
after is pronounced [/ˈæftər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does after mean?
after means "later than". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is after?
after is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "Let's meet after lunch." — used to mean "later than".
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