Definitions

1. preposition

following in time or order

“She will meet me after dinner.”

2. adverb

at a later time or stage

“We will start again after you’ve finished your homework.”

3. noun

the period of time that follows now or a specified time

“It’s after midnight.”

4. conjunction

used to connect two clauses that are contrasted or to indicate a change of time or place

“I was tired after I worked all day.”

5. adverb

in or to a later position or place

“The ball went after the goal.”