after-

With contrary, subordinate, or remote effect, denoting hindrance, setback, inferiority, etc.

after- + deal → afterdeal

after- + tale → aftertale

With adverbial or adjectival effect, forming compound words indicating something that comes afterwards in spacial position.

after- + deck → afterdeck

after- + limb → after-limb

With prepositional effect, forming compound words denoting something which follows the second element of the compound, and is less intense or significant.

after- + glow → afterglow

after- + shock → aftershock

With prepositional effect, forming compound words denoting follows and is a result of the second element of the compound.

after- + birth → afterbirth

after- + life → afterlife