How common is after?

570.2 occurrences per million words

Very Common
570.2/M

Used frequently in everyday speech

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Reference words

the
56.3k/M
be
22.0k/M
have
7.3k/M
time
700.0/M
house
95.0/M
cat
21.0/M
exotic
4.0/M
rare
0.500/M
after
570.2/M

Compared to similar words

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about
More common · 963.5/M
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place
Less common · 302.4/M
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Frequently Asked Questions

How common is the word "after"?

"AFTER" has a frequency of 570.2 occurrences per million words of English text, placing it in the "Very Common" category. Used frequently in everyday speech.

What does occurrences per million mean?

A frequency of 570.2/M means "after" appears about 570.2 times in every million words of text — roughly once every 1,754 words.

Is a higher frequency score better?

Not necessarily — it depends on your goal. For everyday communication, high-frequency words are safer and clearer. For precise or technical writing, lower-frequency specialist words may be more accurate.