after all
UKɑːftərl
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Originates from the late 16th century, meaning 'in the end'.
مثال
- I thought I might not like the movie, but I enjoyed it after all.
- She didn't go to the party after all.
- I decided to take the job after all.
ترکیبهای رایج
Decide after all Go after all Happen after all Enjoy after all
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- emphasizes something to be considered “after all, she is your boss, so invite her” “he is, after all, our president”
- in spite of expectations “came to the party after all” “it didn't rain after all”
مترادفها
Eventually, finally, ultimately, upon the whole, when all has been considered, when all is said, at last, in the end, notwithstanding, in spite of that.