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Another word for after

ADV

  1. At a subsequent time

    Idiom:

    later-on

    by-and-by

    after a while

    See also:

    precede

ADJ

  1. Following something else in time

    See also:

    precede

  2. Located in the rear

    See also:

    precede

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Another word for after

X

  1. Behind in space

    See also:

    back

  2. Following

    See also:

    following

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Sentence Examples

  • After the service, Alex was unusually silent.

  • He has come after me.

  • After he left, she lifted one of the suitcases and placed it on the bed.

  • Additionally, right below that is a section called, "What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?"

  • Hour after hour he stood and watched.

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