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Afterall vs. After all
Afterall
A phrase used to indicate something that is true despite previous statements; in the end, or when everything is considered.
Examples:
A
fter all the rain, the sun finally came out.
S
he decided to forgive him after all.
T
hey made it to the summit, after all the obstacles.
Synonyms:
ultimately
in the end
overall
Antonyms:
nevertheless
however
After all
/ˈɑ:ftərɔ:l/
Used to denote something happening despite previous expectations or a reminder of a fact
Examples:
She decided to go out,
after all
.
They were right,
after all
was said.
After all
, life is unpredictable.
Synonyms:
in the end
ultimately
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Ways to tell them apart:
Afterall
is a misspelling or nonstandard form and is often incorrect in formal writing.
After all
is the correct form and is most commonly used in English.
Remember that
after all
is two words, similar to how it follows
all
the other words in a sentence.
Use
after all
to mean
in spite of any indications or expectations to the contrary
.
Keep in mind that
after all
clarifies something towards the end of your reasoning or argument.
When to use after all:
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