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 afters afters /ˈæftərz/

noun

  1. [Informal, British] A dish served as the last course of a meal  ( afters [Informal, British] , sweet [British] , dessert )
    a dish served as the last course of a meal
     My favorite dessert is a classic tiramisu made with ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese
    My favorite dessert is a classic tiramisu made with ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese


 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.