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Synonyms & Similar Words
in the end
ultimately
finally
at last
in conclusion
all things considered
on balance
taking everything into account
when all is said and done
at the end of the day
in retrospect
looking back
all in all
on the whole
by and large
for the most part
generally speaking
on the contrary
nevertheless
nonetheless
despite everything
in spite of everything
notwithstanding
however
still
yet
anyway
besides
moreover
additionally
to boot
in any case
in any event
after everything
eventually
lastly
to conclude
to sum up
in summary
to recapitulate
Meaning of After All
The primary meaning of "After All" is to indicate a conclusion or a consideration of all factors.
Definitions
- Used to indicate that a statement is true or happens despite what has been said or done before
- * Used to indicate a conclusion or a consideration of all factors
- * Used to change the subject or to introduce a new idea
Etymology of After All
The phrase "After All" originated from the combination of the preposition "after" and the noun "all", with "after" coming from Old English "æfter" and "all" coming from Old English "eall"
Historically, the phrase has been used to indicate a conclusion or a consideration of all factors, and its usage dates back to the 15th century
Example Uses
- I was going to cancel the trip, but I decided to go after all
- * She said she wouldn't attend the party, but she showed up after all
- * I thought I had failed the exam, but it turned out I passed after all