directly after

ADJECTIVE

following

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coming consecutive ensuing subsequent succeeding successive

STRONG

attendant back hinder latter posterior pursuing rear resulting serial specified then trailing

WEAK

a while later after a while afterward coming after coming next consequent consequential henceforth in pursuit in search of in the wake of later later on next next off on the scent presently proximate sequent sequential seriate supervenient when

Antonyms

STRONG

front preceding

WEAK

first leading

Example Sentences

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Last September, a court rejected a bid by Fenech to void the statements he gave to police directly after his 2019 arrest.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The goal is to train 300 auto mechanics over the next three years who will be eligible to start jobs directly after high school with Ford dealerships, boosting the pipeline of younger workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“Infinity Castle” picks up directly after the events of “Demon Slayer’s” fourth season, also known as the “Hashira Training Arc.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

He was referring to the 35-minute stretch directly after half-time that yielded 22 unanswered Irish points.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2025

“Like him? It’s himself, you know. The cast was made in Newgate, directly after he was taken down. You had a particular fancy for me, hadn’t you, Old Artful?” said Wemmick.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

directly after

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