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after send
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "after send" is not correct in English.
Did you mean "after sending"? You can use "after sending" to refer to actions or events that occur following the act of sending something, such as an email or message. Example: "Please let me know if you have any questions after sending the report."
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News & Media
Science
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Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
Return to inbox view after send – email.
News & Media
Then he figured out how to support email auto-expire, unsend, and editing after send in a way that allows people to keep using their email clients and addresses to compose and read messages.
News & Media
When the email is opened the image and iframe load the content from Dropbox/our server so that is how the sender maintains control of it after send," explains co-founder David Gobaud.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
Shortly after sending the e-mail message, Mr. Rohde vanished.
News & Media
Yet Watford continued to drift, even after sending on Jerome Sinclair, Stefano Okaka and Roberto Pereyra.
News & Media
And weeks after sending Crown of Aragorn, Ashima said she had surprised even herself.
News & Media
After sending one messenger who failed to reach the goal, he determined to dispatch Washington.
Encyclopedias
After sending more documentation, her partner was denied the credit, a decision they are now appealing.
News & Media
After sending him a few messages he snapped, and told me to fuck off.
News & Media
After sending the puppet to New York in 1948, she never saw it again, until last December.
News & Media
The Devils will have no such problem with Danton after sending him to a Western Conference team.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct gerund form "after sending" instead of the grammatically incorrect "after send". This ensures clarity and professionalism in your writing.
Common error
Do not omit the "-ing" from "sending" when using "after" as a preposition. Omitting it results in ungrammatical construction.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "after send" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "after sending", where "sending" functions as a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun). Ludwig AI suggests using the gerund form.
Frequent in
News & Media
67%
Science
33%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
Academia
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Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "after send" is grammatically incorrect; the proper form is "after sending". Ludwig AI underlines this distinction. While occasionally found in informal or technical contexts, it's crucial to use the gerund form for grammatical accuracy. Alternatives like "following dispatch" or "subsequent to mailing" can provide more formal options. Given its infrequent and often incorrect usage, careful attention should be paid to using the proper grammatical structure in writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
after sending
Corrects the grammatical error by using the gerund form of the verb.
after the transmission
Adds an article to make clear the focus on the action of transmission.
following dispatch
Replaces "send" with a more formal synonym, maintaining the temporal context.
after dispatching
Uses the gerund form of "dispatch" as an alternative to sending.
post-transmission
Uses a technical term for sending, suitable for technical contexts.
once transmitted
Emphasizes the completion of the sending action.
subsequent to mailing
Replaces "send" with "mailing", specifying the mode of delivery.
following submission
Specifies the act of submitting something, like a document or application.
upon transmittal
A formal alternative that focuses on the action of transmitting.
post-delivery
Focuses on the delivery aspect, common for items or packages.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "after send"?
The correct way to phrase this is "after sending". The word "sending" is a gerund (a verb acting as a noun) and is required after the preposition "after".
Can I use "after dispatch" instead of "after sending"?
While grammatically sound, "after dispatch" is less common in general conversation. It can be used in more formal or technical contexts.
What are some alternatives to "after sending" in formal writing?
In formal writing, consider using phrases like "subsequent to sending", "following the transmission", or "upon transmittal".
Is "after sent" a correct phrase?
No, "after sent" is not grammatically correct. The correct form is "after sending". Using "sent" (past participle) directly after "after" is incorrect.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
2.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested