Pronunciation: /ˈæftər ɔːl/

Definitions of after all

adverb used to emphasize a statement or to express a contrast

Example Sentences

A1 I was nervous about the test, but I passed after all.

A2 She didn't want to go out, but she decided to join us after all.

B1 I wasn't sure if I could finish the project on time, but I managed to complete it after all.

B2 He thought he had lost his wallet, but he found it in his bag after all.

C1 Despite the challenges, she was able to succeed in her career after all.

C2 The team faced many obstacles, but they emerged victorious after all.

preposition used to indicate that something happens or is true despite what was said or expected

Example Sentences

A1 I'm tired, but I'll go to the party after all.

A2 He didn't want to come, but he decided to join us after all.

B1 She was hesitant at first, but she agreed to help us after all.

B2 Despite the challenges, they managed to succeed after all.

C1 After all is said and done, we must move forward with our plans.

C2 Having considered all options, they chose to go with the original plan after all.

Examples of after all in a Sentence

formal It is important to consider all aspects of the project before making a decision, after all.

informal I think we should go to the beach today, after all, the weather is nice.

slang I'm gonna treat myself to some ice cream, after all, I deserve it.

figurative Life is full of ups and downs, but we must remember to keep moving forward after all.

Grammatical Forms of after all

past tense

after all

plural

after all

comparative

more after all

superlative

most after all

present tense

after all

future tense

will after all

perfect tense

have after all

continuous tense

is after all

singular

after all

positive degree

after all

infinitive

to after all

gerund

after all

participle

after all

Origin and Evolution of after all

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'after all' originated in Middle English as a translation of the Latin phrase 'post omnia'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a temporal sense to indicate something happening after everything else, 'after all' has evolved to also convey a sense of reconsideration or conclusion, as in 'after all, it wasn't such a bad idea.'