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after all

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌæftɚ ˈɔːl/ · UK /ˌɑːftər ˈɔːl/

after all means: You use this to give a reason that explains or supports what you have just said.

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GIVE A REASONB1

You use this to give a reason that explains or supports what you have just said.

  • Be kind. After all, she is only a child.
  • We should trust him; after all, he has never lied to us.
  • Why rush? After all, the shop stays open until nine.

Common phrases: after all we know, after all he promised, after all it matters, after all she helped

UNEXPECTED RESULTB1

You use this when the final situation is different from what you previously thought or expected.

  • She came after all.
  • The weather was fine, so we went swimming after all.
  • It turns out I do not need a new phone after all.

Similar words: in the end, as it turns out

Common phrases: come after all, stay after all, work after all

Questions about after all

What does after all mean?

You use this to give a reason that explains or supports what you have just said.

What is after all in other languages?

Türkçe: ne de olsa · Español: al fin y al cabo · Français: après tout · Deutsch: schließlich · Italiano: dopotutto · 日本語: 何しろ

How do you pronounce after all?

In American English /ˌæftɚ ˈɔːl/; in British English /ˌɑːftər ˈɔːl/.

How do you use after all in a sentence?

Be kind. After all, she is only a child. We should trust him; after all, he has never lied to us.

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