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after
after
Meaning of after
English
later than something
中文
表示时间或位置上晚于或在……后面
Pronunciation
British English
/ˈɑːftə/
American English
/ˈæftɚ/
after with Chinese translation
after usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
I go to the library after class.
我在下课之后去图书馆。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
I'll call you after the meeting.
我在会议之后给你打电话。
after synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between after, following, subsequent to, in the wake of, and later
ENFollowing the meeting, we discussed the plan.
Advanced: broader words
S
🇬🇧English
subsequent to
Very formal: after
B2rare word
ENSubsequent to the interview, the company made an offer.
I
🇬🇧English
in the wake of
After and because of
B2rare word
ENIn the wake of the storm, many roads were closed.
ENI will call you later.
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after meaning: what does it mean?
later than something
after pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
after is pronounced as /ˈɑːftə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
after definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
我在下课之后去图书馆。 Translation: I go to the library after class.
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