after

Meaning of after in English

Conjunction

US /ˈæftər/ UK /ˈɑːftə/

1. following the time when

He watched television after he did his homework.

Preposition

US /ˈæftər/ UK /ˈɑːftə/

1. behind in place or position

My dog walked after me.

2. later in time than

Let's play soccer after school.

3. past

It was ten after five.

4. coming after in order

day after day

5. with the purpose of finding or catching

The police are after you.
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6. with the same name as

The boy was named Steve after his grandfather.

7. in the style or manner of

Repeat this sentence after me.
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