in the time following (an event or another period of time)

shortly after their marriage they moved to Colorado

after a while he returned

there's only one thing to do after an experience like that

behind

she went out, shutting the door after her

in pursuit or quest of

they're chasing after something that doesn't exist

next to and following in order or importance

in their order of priorities health comes after housing

in allusion to (someone or something with the same or a related name)

they named her Pauline, after Barbara's mother

during the period of time following an event

bath time ended in a flood after the taps were left running

at a later or future time; afterwards

Duke Frederick died soon after

the week after, I was back at school

later

he was sorry in after years

nearer the stern of a ship

the after cabin