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Definitions of after- word

combining form after- After- is added to nouns to form adjectives which indicate that something takes place or exists after an event or process. 3
noun after- coming behind or later 3
prefix after- (rare or no longer productive) With contrary, subordinate, or remote effect; denoting hindrance, set-back, inferiority, etc. 0
prefix after- With adverbial or adjectival effect, forming compound words indicating something that comes afterwards in spacial position or time. 0
prefix after- With prepositional effect, forming compound words denoting something which follows the second element of the compound. 0

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adjective

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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