after-school
|af-ter-school|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈæf.tɚˌskuːl/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːf.təˌskuːl/
post-school activities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'after-school' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'school', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'school' referred to an institution for educating children.
Historical Evolution
'after-school' evolved from the Old English 'æfter' and 'scol', eventually becoming the modern English term 'after-school'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'following the school day', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring or provided after the regular school day ends.
She participates in after-school activities like soccer and drama club.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45