after
Translation
after, following
Examples
Let's meet after the movie.
Let's meet after the film.
He arrived shortly after.
He arrived shortly after.
She left after he called.
She left after he called.
The baby is named after her grandmother.
The baby is named after her grandmother.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) following in time or order Let's meet after the movie.
(adverb) later in time He arrived shortly after.
((clause)) later than the time that She left after he called.
Similar Words
Synonyms: following, behind; Antonyms: before
Etymology
From Old English 'æfter', meaning 'behind' or 'later'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a timeline: B (Before) -> NOW -> A (After). 'A' comes after 'B'.