I. adverb
so as to follow in time or space
after, we turned toward home
Synonyms: afterward, afterwhile, behind, by and by, infra, later, latterly, next, subsequently
Related Word: abaft, aft, astern
Idioms: after a time ( or while), in the wake of
Contrasted words: ahead, forward
Antonyms: before
II. preposition
1.
so as to resemble or follow in some respect
named after his father
Synonyms: for, from
2.
later in time or lower in place or rank
after our discussion
Synonyms: behind, below, following, next, since, subsequent to
Contrasted words: ante, ere, in advance of, preceding, prior to
Antonyms: before
3.
Synonyms: beyond 1, outside, past, without
III. adjective
1.
Synonyms: subsequent 1, ensuing, later, posterior, postliminary, subsequential
2.
Synonyms: posterior 2, back, hind, hinder, hindmost, rear, retral
Contrasted words: antecedent, preceding, prior