'AFTER, a. [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.'AFTER, prep. 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. Math. 26.3. In pursuit of, that is, moving behind, following; in search of.After whom is the king of Israel come out? 1Sam. 24.Ye shall not go after other Gods. Deut. 6.4. 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. Rom. 8.To judge after the sight of the eye. Is. 11.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.
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