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at a later time than something
- After dinner, we'll watch a movie.
- The concert starts after sunset.
- She always drinks coffee after her morning run.
- He scheduled the meeting after lunch.
- They moved to a new city after graduation.
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in a position behind or following something or someone
- She walked out and closed the door after her.
- The soldiers marched one after another in formation.
- She placed the blue vase after the red one on the shelf.
- The cars lined up after the lead vehicle.
- He stacked the books, placing the largest after the smallest.
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in response to the mess or actions of a person or animal
- He always has to fix things after his brother.
- Parents must pick up after their toddlers.
- Owners must clean up after their dogs.
- Children should tidy up after themselves.
- She picked up the toys after him.
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with the aim of catching or obtaining
- The detective went after the suspect.
- She's always after the latest technology.
- The company is after bigger profits this year.
- Prospectors dug after gold in the mountains.
- The cat crept after the bird in the garden.
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in a position that is next in order or importance
- Safety features come after aesthetics in this design.
- In the rankings, Spain comes after France.
- Her name appears after his on the guest list.
- The sequel was good but ranked after the original.
- In the military, lieutenants come after captains.
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with the name of or in memory of
- We named the baby Anna after her grandmother
- The school was named after its founder.
- They called the baby after his grandfather.
- The award is titled after its first recipient.
- The street was renamed after a war hero.
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in alignment with someone's preferences or ideals
- He built his career after his mentor's example.
- She's a leader after the people's own wishes.
- She raised her children after her grandmother's traditions.
- She lived her life after her principles.
- He chose a wife after his parents' dreams for him.
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with reference to
- She asked after your health.
- They inquired after the missing package.
- The book is a study after human nature.
- The reporter questioned after the scandal.
- The neighbors asked after our new baby.
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when measured against something else
- The meal tasted bland after the spicy appetizers.
- The room felt quiet after the noisy party.
- The car seemed slow after driving a race model.
- His voice sounded soft after the loudspeaker.
- The winter felt mild after last year's harsh storms.
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following and due to a prior event
- After the accident, traffic was rerouted.
- After the scandal, the politician resigned.
- After the storm, the town began rebuilding.
- After the warning, they changed their behavior.
- After the protest, new policies were introduced.
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