after all
Word Rarity
Common
Frequency: 5.97 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
prep_phrase
Anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.
prep_phrase
In the end, however; used in referring to something that was believed to be the case, but is not; or to an outcome that is not what was expected or predicted.
prep_phrase
Introduces information that supports the preceding statement.
Example Sentences
- "After all, they never come home for Christmas."
- "Of course he won't give you credit. After all, his first and last concern is his company's profit margin."
- "“What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy! There is nothing like dancing after all.—I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished societies.”"
- "After all, it is undeniable that the B.R. standard coach scored highly in comparative trials with other European railway vehicles on the Continent a few years ago, so that B.R. civil engineers must share responsibility for any defects in its behaviour over here."
- "I’d prefer to keep things straightforward and stick in the lovely, tasty yolks, too. After all, there’s no such thing as too rich when it comes to brownies."
- "They won't be coming home for Christmas after all."