Meanings
How to pronounce "after all":
AU
Mid-Atlantic
anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.
Example: "After all, they never come home for Christmas."
Example: "Of course he won't give you credit. After all, his first and last concern is his company's profit margin."
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.
Example: "They won't be coming home for Christmas after all."
Example Sentences
1
I thought you didn't want to go to the party, but you showed up after all.
2
I was hesitant to watch that movie, but it turned out to be really good after all.
3
He claimed to be innocent, but the evidence proved him guilty after all.
4
She said she didn't need any help, but she accepted it after all.
5
I bought the expensive shoes because they were on sale after all.
