after

noun

Of before-and-after images: the one that shows the difference after a specified treatment.

adjective

(nautical or aeronautical, where the frame of reference is within the craft) At or towards the stern of a ship or the rear of an aircraft.

(dated) Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

adverb

Behind; later in time; following.

Synonyms for after

lateradv afterwardadv subsequentlyadv thereafteradv followingn thenadv subsequentadj since ensuingadj nextadj thereuponadv

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