/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/
adjective
Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent(where the frame of reference is within the ship) At or towards the stern of a ship.adverb
Behind; later in time; following.preposition
Subsequently to; following in time; later than.Behind.In pursuit of, seeking.In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.Next in importance or rank.As a result of.In spite of.(usually preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activityAccording to an author or text.Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to.According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.conjunction
Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.