AFTER
Definition of AFTER
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Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent
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(where the frame of reference is within the ship) At or towards the stern of a ship.
"The after gun is abaft the forward gun."
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Behind; later in time; following.
"I left the room, and the dog bounded after."
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Subsequently to; following in time; later than.
"The Cold War began shortly after the Second World War."
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Behind.
"He will leave a trail of destruction after him."
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In pursuit of, seeking.
"He's after a job; run after him; inquire after her health."
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Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.
"I went home after we had decided to call it a day."
Source: Wiktionary
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