After

5 lettersprepositioncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Following in time or place; subsequent to.

“We'll meet after lunch.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɑːftə/

Syllables

af·ter

Related Words

Synonyms

followingsubsequent to

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Very common word; vowels A and E well-placed.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; fundamental connecting word.

Words Related to After

Anagrams of After

Words that use exactly the same letters as “after”.

afret frate trefa

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “after” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

alter apter arter aster ofter

Words you can make from After

Shorter words formed from the letters in “after”.

afer aret arte atef erat fare fart fate fear feat feta frae frat fret rate tear

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “after”.

faster father

Longer words starting with After

Words that begin with “after”.

afternoon afterwards

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