after

The word “after” has 2 syllables: af-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈæf.tɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for after?

In the thesaurus, “after” has 45 synonyms and 36 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for after along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for after

adjective
1. Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent.
2. (where the frame of reference is within the ship) At or towards the stern of a ship.
adverb
1. Behind; later in time; following.
preposition
1. Subsequently to; following in time; later than.
2. Behind.
3. In pursuit of, seeking.
4. In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
5. Next in importance or rank.
6. As a result of.
7. In spite of.
8. (usually preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity.
9. According to an author or text.
10. Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to.
11. According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.
conjunction
1. Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.