after- root words — words with the after- root

The root after- comes from Old English æfter, meaning after, following. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including aftereffect, aftertaste. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the after- root

Explore words with after- — words containing the after- root and sharing its sense of "after, following". Examples include aftereffect, aftertaste. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does after- mean?

The after- root means after, following, from Old English æfter. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.