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After

adverb

Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. Synonyms: afterward, afterwards, later, later on, subsequently. "He's going to the store but he'll be back here later" , "It didn't happen until afterward" , "Two hours after that"

Behind or in the rear.

adjective

Located farther aft.

Aft

adjective

(nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail.

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... questioning and interrogating them, was in the habit of eliciting the opinions of those with whom he was arguing, and then, if he thought it necessary, of replying to the answers which they had given him. And as that custom had not been preserved by those who came after him, Arcesilaus re-introduced it, and established the custom, that those who wished to become his pupils were not to ask him questions, but themselves to state their opinions; and then, when they had stated them, he replied to what ...

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