after
conj. subsequent to -, following prep. later than; behind; according to someone or something; concerning adv. later, afterwards; since adj. following; behind | ||||
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After Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
After
(prep.)
Subsequent to and notwithstanding; as, after all our advice, you took that course.
(prep.)
Subsequent to and in consequence of; as, after what you have said, I shall be careful.
(prep.)
Moving toward from behind; following, in search of; in pursuit of.
(prep.)
Later in time; subsequent; as, after supper, after three days. It often precedes a clause. Formerly that was interposed between it and the clause.
(prep.)
In imitation of; in conformity with; after the manner of; as, to make a thing after a model; a picture after Rubens; the boy takes after his father.
(prep.)
Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to; as, to look after workmen; to inquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness.
(prep.)
Below in rank; next to in order.
(prep.)
Behind in place; as, men in line one after another.
(prep.)
According to; in accordance with; in conformity with the nature of; as, he acted after his kind.
(prep.)
According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.
(adv.)
Subsequently in time or place; behind; afterward; as, he follows after.
(a.)
To ward the stern of the ship; -- applied to any object in the rear part of a vessel; as the after cabin, after hatchway.
(a.)
Next; later in time; subsequent; succeeding; as, an after period of life.
(a.)
Hinder; nearer the rear.
(prep.)
Subsequent to and notwithstanding; as, after all our advice, you took that course.
(prep.)
Subsequent to and in consequence of; as, after what you have said, I shall be careful.
(prep.)
Moving toward from behind; following, in search of; in pursuit of.
(prep.)
Later in time; subsequent; as, after supper, after three days. It often precedes a clause. Formerly that was interposed between it and the clause.
(prep.)
In imitation of; in conformity with; after the manner of; as, to make a thing after a model; a picture after Rubens; the boy takes after his father.
(prep.)
Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to; as, to look after workmen; to inquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness.
(prep.)
Below in rank; next to in order.
(prep.)
Behind in place; as, men in line one after another.
(prep.)
According to; in accordance with; in conformity with the nature of; as, he acted after his kind.
(prep.)
According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.
(adv.)
Subsequently in time or place; behind; afterward; as, he follows after.
(a.)
To ward the stern of the ship; -- applied to any object in the rear part of a vessel; as the after cabin, after hatchway.
(a.)
Next; later in time; subsequent; succeeding; as, an after period of life.
(a.)
Hinder; nearer the rear.
| WordNet 2.0 |
after
Adjective
1. located farther aft
(synonym) after(a)
(similar) aft(a)
Adverb
1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently"; "he's going to the store but he'll be back here later"; "it didn't happen until afterward"; "two hours after that"
(synonym) subsequently, later, afterwards, afterward, later on
2. behind or in the rear; "and Jill came tumbling after"
Adjective
1. located farther aft
(synonym) after(a)
(similar) aft(a)
Adverb
1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently"; "he's going to the store but he'll be back here later"; "it didn't happen until afterward"; "two hours after that"
(synonym) subsequently, later, afterwards, afterward, later on
2. behind or in the rear; "and Jill came tumbling after"
| The Phrase Finder |
A man after my own heart
Meaning
A kindred spirit - someone I can agree with.
Origin
From The Bible. Samuel 13:14. But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.
Meaning
A kindred spirit - someone I can agree with.
Origin
From The Bible. Samuel 13:14. But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.
| Australian Slang |
The greatest thing since sliced bread
excellent; first-rate: “He thinks he is the greatest thing since sliced bread”
excellent; first-rate: “He thinks he is the greatest thing since sliced bread”
| hEnglish - advanced version |
after
after
the flesh, after the manner of man; in a gross or earthly manner. "ye judge after the flesh." 15...
see also flesh
similar words(48)
to listen after
after all
after-wit
after body
to seek after
after damp
to run mad after
to run after
to reach after
quest after
to be after
after hours
after-witted
to pattern after
to feel after
call after
go after
week after week
chase after
lust after
after a fashion
one after another
take after
day after day
after-dinner
sought after
after the flesh
after one`s own heart
after the fair
to walk after the flesh
after part
to walk after the spirit
lech after
after-glow
after one
after-eatage
accessary after the fact
to come after
night after night
after-sails
to take after
after-note
to start after
after-mentioned
to look after
after-image
come after
look after
after
the flesh, after the manner of man; in a gross or earthly manner. "ye judge after the flesh." 15...
see also flesh
similar words(48)
to listen after
after all
after-wit
after body
to seek after
after damp
to run mad after
to run after
to reach after
quest after
to be after
after hours
after-witted
to pattern after
to feel after
call after
go after
week after week
chase after
lust after
after a fashion
one after another
take after
day after day
after-dinner
sought after
after the flesh
after one`s own heart
after the fair
to walk after the flesh
after part
to walk after the spirit
lech after
after-glow
after one
after-eatage
accessary after the fact
to come after
night after night
after-sails
to take after
after-note
to start after
after-mentioned
to look after
after-image
come after
look after
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
after
i ndiaidh, tar éis
after me: i mo dhiaidh
i ndiaidh, tar éis
after me: i mo dhiaidh
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Adloddi
Adloddi = v. to grow after cutting
Adloddi = v. to grow after cutting
Adolrhain
Adolrhain = v. to follow after, to retrace
Chwedi
Chwedi = adv. then, prep. after
Cyneica
Cyneica = n. to go after dogs
Defeita
Defeita = v. to hunt after sheep
Gwarchod
Gwarchod = n. a guarding in; v. to look after
Gwedi
Gwedi = prep. after, later than; adv. after afterwards
Olrhain
Olrhain = n. a search after
Soeg
Soeg = grains of malt after brewing, draff
Trenydd
Trenydd = adv. two days hence, the day after to-morrow
After Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
after-
prefix which comes later, which take place later
prefix which comes later, which take place later
| A Basic Guide to ASL |
After
The right hand, held flat, palm facing the body, fingertips facing left, represents the fixed place in time. The left hand is placed against the back of the right, and moved straight out from the body. The relative positions of the two hands may be reversed, with the left remaining stationary near the body and the right moving out.
The right hand, held flat, palm facing the body, fingertips facing left, represents the fixed place in time. The left hand is placed against the back of the right, and moved straight out from the body. The relative positions of the two hands may be reversed, with the left remaining stationary near the body and the right moving out.
After Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
AFTER
Hinder: as, the after ports, those ports nearest to the stern. After-sails, after-hatchways, &c.
Hinder: as, the after ports, those ports nearest to the stern. After-sails, after-hatchways, &c.
After Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
after
praeter, postquam, secundum, secundum, post
praeter, postquam, secundum, secundum, post
After Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| JDK Doc(JAVA) |
after(Date)
- Method in class java.util.Date
public boolean after (Date when)
Tests if this date is after the specified date.Parameters: when - a date.Returns: true if and only if the instant represented by this Date object is strictly later than the instant represented by when; false otherwise.
- Method in class java.util.Date
public boolean after (Date when)
Tests if this date is after the specified date.Parameters: when - a date.Returns: true if and only if the instant represented by this Date object is strictly later than the instant represented by when; false otherwise.
after(Object)
- Method in class java.util.Calendar
public boolean after (Object when)
Compares the time field records. Equivalent to comparing result of conversion to UTC.Parameters: when - the Calendar to be compared with this Calendar.Returns: true if the current time of this Calendar is after the time of Calendar when; false otherwise.
after(Timestamp)
- Method in class java.sql.Timestamp
public boolean after (Timestamp ts)
Indicates whether this Timestamp object is later than the given Timestamp object. Is this timestamp later than the timestamp argument?Parameters: ts - the Timestamp value to compare withReturns: true if this Timestamp object is later; false otherwise
After Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
After
po'; po-
po'; po-
After Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
After
After may also refer to:
- After (novel), a book by Francine Prose
- After... (visual novel), a visual novel
- After... (film), a 2006 thriller film about urban exploration
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