English Dictionary

after

/ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/

prep

Subsequently to; following in time; later than. / Behind. / In pursuit of, seeking. / In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing. / Next in importance or rank. / As a result of.

He left the office after finishing his work.

意味（1）

Subsequently to; following in time; later than.

We had a few beers after the game.

意味（2）

Behind.

He will leave a trail of destruction after him.

意味（3）

In pursuit of, seeking.

He's after a job; run after him; inquire after her health.

意味（4）

In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.

We named him after his grandfather; a painting after Leonardo da Vinci.

意味（5）

Next in importance or rank.

The princess is next in line to the throne after the prince.

意味（6）

As a result of.

After your bad behaviour, you will be punished.

意味（7）

In spite of.

After all that has happened, he is still my friend.

意味（8）

(Ireland, usually preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity

I was after finishing my dinner when there was a knock on the door.

意味（9）

(dated) According to an author or text.

意味（10）

Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to.

to look after workmen; to enquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness

意味（11）

(obsolete) According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.

He takes greatness of kingdoms according to bulk and currency, and not after their intrinsic value.