After
Example: He rests after finishing his work
Definition
"After" is a preposition used to indicate a point in time following an event or action. It shows that something happens subsequent to another, as in the phrase "He rests after finishing his work," meaning rest occurs following the completion of work.
Etymology
The word "after" comes from Old English "æfter," which has Germanic roots related to the concept of following or behind. Did you know? Its use to indicate time following an event has been consistent for over a thousand years, highlighting its importance in English temporal expressions.
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"After" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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