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after class vs after school

Both 'after class' and 'after school' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'After class' refers to activities or events that occur immediately after a specific class or lesson. 'After school' refers to activities or events that happen once the school day is over.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1991 views

after class

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to activities or events that occur immediately after a specific class or lesson.

You can use 'after class' to talk about things that happen right after a particular class or lesson ends.

Examples:

  • I'll meet you after class to discuss the project.
  • Let's grab a coffee after class.
  • Find out as you listen to the podcast of three professors from Great Lakes Christian College engage the sorts of questions students ask ... after class.

Alternatives:

  • following the class
  • post-class
  • once the class is over
  • when the class ends
  • immediately after the class

after school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to activities or events that happen once the school day is over.

You can use 'after school' to talk about things that occur once the school day has finished.

Examples:

  • I have soccer practice after school.
  • Let's go to the library after school.
  • Dance team auditions today after school.
  • Actually I have plans after school with Travis.
  • Danny Jackson - one of my after school regulars.
  • Working after school as a burnt-potato-chip picker.
  • I have band practice after school.
  • Keeping him after school for detention.
  • He said playing basketball with some students after school.
  • Monday after school is piano lessons.
  • Sometimes she rides bikes with Heather after school.
  • We have a disciplinary meeting after school.
  • You can still get together after school.
  • Actually I have plans after school with Travis.
  • No. I just meet him here before or after school.
  • He works after school at the pizza parlor.
  • Let's all go Chicken Cottage after school to celebrate.
  • We'll meet after school this week.
  • Joe, she was meeting him after school.
  • I come right to my room after school.
  • I was meeting her after school to get something to eat.
  • You can see your friend after school.

Alternatives:

  • following the school day
  • post-school
  • once the school day is over
  • when school ends
  • immediately after school

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