1. Subsequently to; at a later time than
   "I went for a walk after dinner"
    
2. In pursuit of
   "run after him"
    
3. Inquiring into
   "ask after her health"
    
4. Next in position, sequence or rank
   "in the alphabet, B is after A"
    
5. In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing
   "named after his grandfather"
    
6. As a result of
   "she was sacked after her argument with the boss";
   - following
    
7. Coming at a later time or previous position
   "he finished the race after me"; "he leaves a trail of destruction after him";
   - following, behind

1. Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
   "two hours after that";
   - subsequently, later, afterwards, afterward, later on, since
    
2. Behind or in the rear
   "and Jill came tumbling after"

1. Located farther aft
   "The after compartments of the submarine were flooded"

1. In the following period of time
   "I went home after the match finished"

See also: aft

Encyclopedia: After, Before