after after /ˈæftər/

adjective

1. Located farther aft  ( after )
   located farther aft
   

adverb

1. () Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time  ( subsequently , after , afterwards , afterward , later , later on )
   happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    He apologized subsequently
   he apologized subsequently
    He's going to the store but he'll be back here later
   he's going to the store but he'll be back here later
    It didn't happen until afterward
   it didn't happen until afterward
    Two hours after that
   two hours after that
   
2. Behind or in the rear  ( after )
   behind or in the rear
    And Jill came tumbling after
   and Jill came tumbling after
   

conjunction

1. () Occurring or coming later in time  ( after )
   occurring or coming later in time
   

preposition

1. () Later in time or sequence than a particular event or occurrence.  ( after )
   Later in time or sequence than a particular event or occurrence.
   
2. () In pursuit or search of; chasing or seeking.  ( after )
   In pursuit or search of; chasing or seeking.
   
3. () Investigating or exploring the nature of something.  ( after )
   Investigating or exploring the nature of something.
   
4. () Coming next in order or position.  ( after )
   Coming next in order or position.
   
5. () In reference to; inspired by or imitating.  ( after )
   In reference to; inspired by or imitating.
   
6. () As a consequence or result of a particular event.  ( after , following )
   As a consequence or result of a particular event.
   
7. () Occurring later in time or sequence.  ( after , behind , following )
   Occurring later in time or sequence.