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after

3 7.9

Near the back of a ship or plane

adjective
/ˈæftər/

Specialized

: de popa

After the party is the after party, and after the party is the hotel lobby, and yes, I know I'm old, shut up.
an after party
an after picture
an after-effect

Examples

Outside the bar is an excellent place to figure out where the after party is.

The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down (2007)
I'm at the after party.

Janky Promoters (2009)
And then he'll be at the after-party with us.

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004)
"Those are the 'after' photos," said Carlo.

Fiction book (2001)
The captain stood on the deck near the after cabin, overseeing the crew's work.
The dining area is located at the after section of the yacht, providing beautiful views.
They found their seating arrangements in the after part of the aircraft, just behind first class.

Synonyms

aft

vsafter

Specialized

51 7.0

Near the back of a ship or the tail of a plane

is about being situated closer to the rear rather than showing movement

abaft

vsafter

Specialized

9.9

Towards the back of a ship or plane

is focused on being situated nearer the stern not on motion

sternward

vsafter

Specialized

8.1

Toward the back of a ship or boat

is about sitting closer to the rear rather than indicating direction

Antonyms

before

575 1.0

In front of people or things

Idioms

after all

∞ 3.0

To give a reason or say something is true despite doubts

day after day

Informal

65 2.2

Happens again and again for many days in a row

one after the other

17 2.0

With no pause between actions or events

one after another

17 2.3

Things follow each other without a break

week after week

15 1.0

Happening many weeks in a row

after my own heart

Informal

5 7.0

Something I like a lot and agree with

to throw good money after bad

3 7.5

To keep spending money on something that is already failing

after a fashion

Informal

1 6.1

In a way that works a little but not very well

to close the stable door after the horse has bolted

Informal

8.5

To do something useful only after it is already too late

after the Lord Mayor's show

9.9

A quiet time after a big public celebration when excitement ends

after the dust settles

Informal

4.1

A time when things become calm and clear after a big change

seventh water after kissel

Archaic

9.9

A thing that is very weak, confusing, and far removed from the original idea

Compounds

after-school

233 2.0

Happening after regular school classes finish, often as activities for students

after-work

38 3.7

Happening after the workday ends

after hours

31 3.2

At a time after normal business hours when most places are closed

after-work

Informal

30 3.5

A casual gathering with colleagues after the workday to relax

after-hours

20 4.4

Happening or open after the usual closing time

morning-after pill

12 3.9

A pill you take after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy

accessory after the fact

Specialized

7 8.4

A person who helps or hides someone after they commit a serious crime

sought after

5 4.1

Wanted by many people

point after

1 6.5

An extra score after a touchdown for a successful kick

after part

Specialized

9.1

The back part of a ship

after-shave

3.4

Scented liquid you put on your face after shaving to soothe and refresh skin

after-shave lotion

2.9

A scented lotion men use on their face after shaving to soothe and refresh the skin

fore-and-after

Specialized

9.9

A sailing boat with sails that run along its length

point after touchdown

5.5

An extra point you score by kicking the ball through the goal posts after a touchdown

Surface Forms

after positive

Etymology

The adjective after comes from the same idea of being at the back and gave the short word aft, used in ships. So an after cabin is one that is near the 'rear' of a ship.