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After

ˈæftər
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

után, valami után, miután, valamilyen dolog után

After meanings in Hungarian

után

Example:
We will meet after lunch.
Ebéd után találkozunk.
She went home after the party.
Hazament a buli után.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate a time following an event.
Note: Commonly used to refer to sequences of events in everyday conversation.

valami után

Example:
He is searching for his keys after the meeting.
A találkozó után keresi a kulcsait.
They arrived after the train left.
A vonat indulása után érkeztek.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when referring to actions or events occurring after a specific point in time.
Note: This usage can apply to both past and future contexts.

miután

Example:
After he finished his work, he went for a walk.
Miután befejezte a munkáját, elment sétálni.
I'll call you after I arrive.
Miután megérkezem, felhívlak.
Usage: formalContext: Used to express a condition or action that follows another.
Note: Often used in complex sentences to show causality or sequence.

valamilyen dolog után

Example:
She is looking for a job after her graduation.
Diploma után munkát keres.
They planned a vacation after the exam period.
A vizsgaidőszak után terveztek egy vakációt.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate a period following significant life events or milestones.
Note: This can refer to various life stages or events, such as education or career.

After's synonyms

later

Later refers to a point in time following the current moment.
Example: I will call you later.
Note: Later can imply a more specific timeframe than 'after.'

subsequent

Subsequent means coming after something in time or order.
Example: The subsequent chapters of the book were more exciting.
Note: Subsequent is more formal and often used in written or academic contexts.

following

Following means coming after something in time or order.
Example: The following day, we went to the beach.
Note: Following is more formal and structured than 'after.'

behind

Behind indicates a position at the back of something or following in order.
Example: She was walking behind me.
Note: Behind is more spatial and can also refer to physical position.

After expressions, common phrases

After all

Used to introduce a statement that emphasizes or clarifies a previous point.
Example: After all that hard work, he finally got the promotion.
Note: The phrase 'after all' implies a reconsideration or reevaluation of a situation or statement.

Aftermath

Refers to the consequences or results of a significant event or situation.
Example: The town was in chaos in the aftermath of the hurricane.
Note: The word 'aftermath' specifically focuses on the aftermath of an event rather than just the 'after' part.

After the fact

Refers to something that is done or known after an event has already happened.
Example: She apologized after the fact, but the damage was already done.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the lateness of an action or knowledge in relation to the event.

Afterthought

Something that is considered or realized later, often belatedly.
Example: His apology seemed like an afterthought.
Note: An afterthought is a thought occurring after the main thought or action has taken place.

After hours

Refers to activities or events that occur outside of regular working hours.
Example: We met for drinks after hours at the office.
Note: The term 'after hours' specifically denotes the time period after the usual working hours.

After a fashion

In a manner that is somewhat satisfactory or acceptable, but not fully or perfectly.
Example: He completed the project after a fashion, but it wasn't up to our standards.
Note: This phrase implies a degree of completion or success, albeit not ideal.

After everyday (slang) expressions

Afternoon

Afternoon refers to the time period between noon and evening.
Example: I'll see you tomorrow afternoon.
Note: Afternoon specifically denotes the time of day, while 'after' is a more general term.

Afterparty

Afterparty is a social gathering that takes place after a main event or party.
Example: Are you going to the afterparty?
Note: Afterparty implies a secondary event following the main event, whereas 'after' just means something coming later in time.

Afterglow

Afterglow is the soft light or pleasant feeling that remains after an event or experience.
Example: The afterglow of the sunset was breathtaking.
Note: Afterglow describes the residual effect or feeling, while 'after' refers to something following in time.

Aftertaste

Aftertaste is the taste that remains in the mouth after eating or drinking.
Example: The wine had a bitter aftertaste.
Note: Aftertaste specifically refers to the lingering taste, whereas 'after' is a general term for something following.

Aftertime

Aftertime is a poetic or literary term for a time after a certain period or event.
Example: Let's meet in the aftertime.
Note: Aftertime has a more poetic or literary connotation, whereas 'after' is a common term for something following.

After - Examples

I am going to the gym after work.
Munka után edzőterembe megyek.
She always eats dessert after dinner.
Mindig desszertet eszik vacsora után.
We can go for a walk after lunch.
Sétálhatunk ebéd után.
He likes to relax with a book after a long day.
Szeret pihenni egy könyvvel hosszú nap után.

After grammar

After - Adposition (Adposition) / Preposition or subordinating conjunction (Preposition or subordinating conjunction)
Lemma: after
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): after
Adverb (Adverb): after
Syllables, Separation and Stress
after Contains 2 syllables: af • ter
Phonetic transcription: ˈaf-tər
af ter , ˈaf tər (The red syllable is stressed)

After - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
after: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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