APRÈS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

après

preposition

(ˌ)ä-ˈprā

Definition of après

as in after

subsequent to in time or order après dinner, we retired to the living room for cigars and conversation

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after

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Currently, free agency begins five days after the World Series, with no expiration on when players can sign.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Billie is a pro at this by now, which extends to wingman-ing, but Issa totally lost her skills after being out of the game so long.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

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