as in later
following in time or place
upon seeing The Nutcracker for the first time, and for a long time after, Irma wanted to play the part of the Mouse King
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in back
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
had heard that the after section of the cruise ship had more spacious cabins
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
in after years the government set up a special fund for disabled veterans of the war
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of after
NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
In January 2024, three months after completing the $75.4 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition, Microsoft’s gaming unit shed 1,900 jobs to reduce overlap.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Read More: Trump Reacts to Order Issued About of U.S. Flags
Several Republican Governors have made statements over the past week, ordering flags at state buildings to be flown at full-staff on inauguration day in their respective states, then returned to half-staff the day after.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Ivana Pino, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
What does your after-party look like once the show ends?
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2022
See all Example Sentences for after 
Preposition
Leonard looked a bit wobbly after taking a hit while throwing an incomplete pass.
—NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
In January 2024, three months after completing the $75.4 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition, Microsoft’s gaming unit shed 1,900 jobs to reduce overlap.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Not long after, the two stars would have inescapably spiraled inward, shrinking their orbit from the original 3,500 days to the observed 359 days.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Read More: Trump Reacts to Order Issued About of U.S. Flags
Several Republican Governors have made statements over the past week, ordering flags at state buildings to be flown at full-staff on inauguration day in their respective states, then returned to half-staff the day after.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
As a general rule, experts suggest investing between 15% to 25% of your after-tax income.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
What does your after-party look like once the show ends?
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2022
See all Example Sentences for after
Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Adverb
-
But Johnson was emphatic that the bones in place are good enough for the Bears to arrive sooner than later.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
-
An excerpt from my conversation with him is later in this newsletter.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
But just as Maresca’s team grew steadily more passive after taking the lead, so too did Jackson fail to press home his advantage against a back line exploited by a wide range of attackers in recent weeks.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
-
The exit is due to injury: McGraw hurt himself on tour and had to undergo orthopedic surgery on both knees, with a back surgery still scheduled that will require recovery time.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Ultimately, adopting the suggested changes would help people get a more accurate diagnosis and subsequent treatment, Keerthana Kesavarapu, DO, an associate professor of medicine who focuses on nutrition and obesity sciences at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, told Health.—
Korin Miller,
Health,
22 Jan. 2025
-
It is also acknowledged, without any admission of illegality, that NGN’s response to the 2006 arrests and subsequent actions were regrettable.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
Preposition
-
The text layered over the first clip explains that the man behind the camera is the brother of TikTok user @nicandtrix.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
-
One improvised volley winner behind a return illustrated the challenge Sabalenka was facing to hold serve.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Officers at the residence then saw two males run out of the rear door, leading to a foot pursuit on the nearby beach, according to police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
-
An investigation revealed the suspects had entered the residence by smashing a rear sliding glass door, police said.—
Jason Green,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
Preposition
-
Hegseth's lack of experience and past opposition to women in combat, Murkowski said, also factored into her vote.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Technical Leadership is unique because most of these capabilities are measured by current and past technical accomplishments within one's discipline.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
-
Rinse and dry the sink thoroughly afterward to prevent new spots.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Tampa Bay Lightning, 25-18-3 Last week: 11 Sean’s ranking: 12 Dom’s ranking: 12 The Lightning have five extremely good forwards and a huge dropoff in talent afterward.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Preposition
-
What have been the biggest or most provocative questions for you since then?—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Aug. 2019
-
But like every step before it, Ocando prevailed. His fight continued and since then, Ocando has acted as a legal consultant for the Venezuelan soccer league, Go Pro Sports Management and now teaches sports law at Florida Global University.—
Drake Hills,
azcentral,
27 Aug. 2019
Thesaurus Entries Near after
Cite this Entry
“After.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share