after part vs stern

after part and stern both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
after part	Yes	No	No	No
stern	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, after part and stern are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of after part include poop, quarter, tail.

after part (noun)	stern (noun)
the rear part of a ship	the rear part of a ship
	the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

after part (adjective)	stern (adjective)
	severe and unremitting in making demands
	not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
	of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
	severely simple