Pronunciation: /ˈæftər/
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, 'after' modifies the verb by indicating when the action takes place.
A1 I go to bed after I brush my teeth.
A2 She always calls her parents after work.
B1 After the movie ended, we went out for dinner.
B2 The team celebrated their victory after a hard-fought game.
C1 After years of hard work, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a doctor.
C2 After much consideration, he decided to pursue a career in politics.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'after' indicates a time or sequence relationship.
A1 I go to school after breakfast.
A2 She always takes a nap after lunch.
B1 After the meeting, we can discuss the project further.
B2 The company's stock price fell after the CEO's resignation.
C1 After years of hard work, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a doctor.
C2 After much consideration, he decided to accept the job offer.
formal After the meeting, we will discuss the budget proposal.
informal Let's grab lunch after the movie.
slang I'll catch you later after I finish up here.
figurative After the storm comes the calm.
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