# after all

> English word · Prep_phrase

## Definitions
1. anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.
2. in the end, however; used in referring to something that was believed to be the case, but is not; or to an outcome that is not what was expected or predicted.
3. Introduces information that supports the preceding statement.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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