AFTERa.
[The comparative degree of aft. But is some Teutonic dialects it is written with g.]
1. In marine language, more aft, or towards the stern of the ship; as, the after sails; after hatchway.
2. In common language, later in time; as, an after period of life.
In this sense, the word is often combined with the following noun; as in afternoon.
AFTERprep.
1. Behind in place; as, men placed in a line one after another.
2. Later in time; as, after supper. This word often precedes a sentence, as a governing preposition.
After I have arisen, I will go before you into Galilee. Matthew 26:32.
3. In pursuit of, that is, moving behind, following; in search of.
After whom is the king of Israel come out? 1 Samuel 24:14.
Ye shall not go after other Gods. Deuteronomy 6:14.
4. In imitation of; as, to make a thing after a model.
5. According to; as, consider a thing after its intrinsic value.
6. According to the direction and influence of.
To walk after the flesh; to live after the flesh. Romans 8:1-13.
To judge after the sight of the eye. Isaiah 11:3.
To inquire after is to seek by asking; to ask concerning.
To follow after, in scripture, is to pursue, or imitate; to serve, or worship.