After-School

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈæftər skuːl/

Definitions of after-school

adjective describing a program or activity that takes place after regular school hours

Example Sentences

A1 I go to an after-school program for extra help with my homework.

A2 After-school activities are a great way for kids to socialize and learn new skills.

B1 The after-school club offers a variety of fun and educational activities for students.

B2 Many parents rely on after-school care programs to ensure their children are safe and supervised after school.

C1 The after-school enrichment program provides opportunities for students to explore their interests and talents.

C2 The after-school tutoring sessions have significantly improved the students' academic performance.

Examples of after-school in a Sentence

formal The after-school program offers a variety of educational activities for students.

informal I usually hang out with my friends in the after-school club.

slang I'm just gonna chill at the after-school spot today.

figurative The after-school hours are like a second chance to make the most of the day.

Grammatical Forms of after-school

past tense

after-schooled

plural

after-schools

comparative

more after-school

superlative

most after-school

present tense

after-schools

future tense

will after-school

perfect tense

have after-schooled

continuous tense

is after-schooling

singular

after-school

positive degree

very after-school

infinitive

to after-school

gerund

after-schooling

participle

after-schooled

Origin and Evolution of after-school

First Known Use: 1920 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'after-school' originated from the combination of the words 'after' and 'school', indicating activities or programs that take place after regular school hours.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to activities or programs that students could participate in after their regular school day, 'after-school' has evolved to encompass a wide range of educational, recreational, and social activities that take place outside of traditional school hours.