after vs rearward

after

adj
  • At or towards the stern of a ship. 

prep
  • In pursuit of, seeking. 

  • In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing. 

  • In spite of. 

  • Behind. 

  • Next in importance or rank. 

  • Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to. 

  • Subsequently to; following in time; later than. 

  • Used to indicate recent completion of an activity 

  • As a result of. 

adv
  • Behind; later in time; following. 

conj
  • Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause. 

rearward

adj
  • Toward the back or rear of something. 

adv
  • Toward the back or rear of something. 

noun
  • The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard. 

  • The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up. 

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