After all Meaning, Definition & Usage
-
adverb emphasizes something to be considered
- after all, she is your boss, so invite her
- he is, after all, our president
-
adverb in spite of expectations
- came to the party after all
- it didn't rain after all
WordNet
Definitions
- when everything has been considered; upon the whole.
Definitions
- after considering everything to the contrary; nevertheless.