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Definition after all in American English

after all phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that something is true despite what was said or planned before

Example

Maybe she was right after all.

Example

I'm sorry, but we've decided not to come after all.

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2

used when giving a reason to explain what you have just said

Example

I'm not really ambitious. After all, money isn't everything.

Example

She shouldn't be working so hard - she is 70, after all.

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Definition after all in American English