Definition of "after-" in Englisch

prefix

1. (rare or no longer productive) With contrary, subordinate, or remote effect, denoting hindrance, setback, inferiority, etc.

   • after- + deal → afterdeal
   • after- + tale → aftertale

2. With adverbial or adjectival effect, forming compound words indicating something that comes afterwards in spacial position.

   • after- + deck → afterdeck
   • after- + limb → after-limb
   • after- + ship → after-ship

3. With prepositional effect, forming compound words denoting something which follows the second element of the compound, and is less intense or significant.

   • after- + glow → afterglow
   • after- + shock → aftershock
   • after- + thought → afterthought

4. With prepositional effect, forming compound words denoting follows and is a result of the second element of the compound.

   • after- + birth → afterbirth
   • after- + life → afterlife
   • after- + noon → afternoon