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AFTER ALL

Pronunciation (US):

• AFTER ALL (adverb)
The adverb AFTER ALL has 2 senses:

1. emphasizes something to be considered
2. in spite of expectations

Familiarity information: AFTER ALL used as an adverb is rare.

• AFTER ALL (adverb)

Sense 1

after all ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

Emphasizes something to be considered

Context examples:

after all, she is your boss, so invite her / he is, after all, our president

Sense 2

after all ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

In spite of expectations

Context examples:

came to the party after all / it didn't rain after all

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(Czech proverb)

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