after

[af-ter, ahf-] / ˈæf tər, ˈɑf- /

ADJECTIVE

following in position or time

Synonyms

STRONG

afterwards later subsequently

WEAK

back back of behind below ensuing hind hindmost in the rear next posterior postliminary rear subsequential succeeding thereafter

Antonyms

WEAK

before

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Intel advanced 0.2% after rising 5.5% on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Madison Air Solutions extends gains after surging 17% in its public trading debut Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The stock fell 7.5% last year but has gained 29% in 2026 after offering a strong fiscal first-quarter outlook in January.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

He’d not been able to leave his bed for three days after that.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

after

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