after all
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Meaning · English
used to indicate a final decision or conclusion
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
được sử dụng để chỉ ra một quyết định cuối cùng hoặc kết luận
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “after all” mean?
used to indicate a final decision or conclusion
Is “after all” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.