after

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

(where the frame of reference is within the ship) At or towards the stern of a ship.

“The after gun is abaft the forward gun.”

Behind; later in time; following.

“I left the room, and the dog bounded after.”

Subsequently to; following in time; later than.

“The Cold War began shortly after the Second World War.”

Behind.

“He will leave a trail of destruction after him.”

In pursuit of, seeking.

“He's after a job; run after him; inquire after her health.”

In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.

“We named him after his grandfather; a painting after Leonardo da Vinci.”

Next in importance or rank.

“The princess is next in line to the throne after the prince.”

As a result of.

“After your bad behaviour, you will be punished.”

In spite of.

“After all that has happened, he is still my friend.”

(usually preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity

“I was after finishing my dinner when there was a knock on the door.”

According to an author or text.

Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to.

“to look after workmen; to enquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness”

According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.

Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.

“I went home after we had decided to call it a day.”