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After all

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Adverb
  1. 1
    emphasizes something to be considered wordnet
  2. 2
    in spite of expectations wordnet
Prep_phrase
  1. 1
    anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point. idiomatic

    "After all, they never come home for Christmas."

  2. 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. idiomatic

    "They won't be coming home for Christmas after all."

  3. 3
    Introduces information that supports the preceding statement.

    "Of course he's coming to the party. After all, he did promise."

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