Aftra

Pronunciation: /ˈæftrə/

Definitions of aftra

noun a labor union representing performers in the entertainment industry, including actors, singers, and dancers

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy aftra for my sewing project.

A2 She wore a beautiful aftra dress to the party.

B1 The tailor used high-quality aftra fabric for the suit.

B2 The designer showcased a stunning collection featuring aftra garments.

C1 The museum displayed an exquisite aftra tapestry from the 18th century.

C2 The auction house sold a rare aftra artifact for a record-breaking price.

Examples of aftra in a Sentence

formal The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) is a union representing performers in the entertainment industry.

informal I heard that AFTRA is negotiating better pay for actors in the upcoming film.

slang AFTRA is like the backbone of the entertainment industry, always looking out for its members.

figurative Joining AFTRA was like stepping into a whole new world of opportunities for my acting career.

Grammatical Forms of aftra

• past tense: aftred
• plural: aftras
• comparative: more aftra
• superlative: most aftra
• present tense: aftra
• future tense: will aftra
• perfect tense: have aftraed
• continuous tense: is aftraing
• singular: aftra
• positive degree: aftra
• infinitive: to aftra
• gerund: aftraing
• participle: aftraed

Origin and Evolution of aftra

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'aftra' originated from Old English as a combination of the words 'of' and 'tra', meaning 'after'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'aftra' evolved into the modern English word 'after', retaining its original meaning of something occurring or existing subsequent to something else.