efter — meaning in English

English meaning

• after prep Later in time than; following.
• backward adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
• behind preposition At or toward the back of something, or after it in time, position, or progress.
• by prep Near or next to something.
• following adj Coming next, whether in a sequence, list, or in time.
• for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.

Senses

efter is used for these senses in English:

• after Behind; later in time; following.
• after Behind.
• as to According to; in a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.
• behind At or to the back or far side of.
• following (sometimes, proscribed) After, subsequent to.
• for In order to obtain or acquire.

after — full definition

1. prep Later in time than; following.
2. prep In pursuit of, or searching for.
3. prep Named in honor of, or modeled on, someone or something.
4. conj Once; when a previous event has happened.
5. adj Later; coming next in a sequence.

backward — full definition

1. adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
2. adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
3. adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.

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