(nautical, where the frame of reference is within the ship) At or towards the stern of a ship.

A preposition "after" indicates something that occurs subsequently, following in time, or later than something else.

Behind.

In pursuit of, seeking.

In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.

Next in importance or rank.

As a result of.

In spite of.

(Ireland, Newfoundland, usually preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity

Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to.

Behind; later in time; following.

Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.