1. In spite of what was expected.
I have decided not to take swimming lessons after all.
It did not rain today after all.
2. Emphasizes something that should be considered
You don’t need to phone him. After all, he never phones you.
1. In spite of what was expected.
I have decided not to take swimming lessons after all.
It did not rain today after all.
2. Emphasizes something that should be considered
You don’t need to phone him. After all, he never phones you.