HyperDic: come_after

English > 2 senses of the expression come after:
VERBstativecome after, followcome after in time, as a result
socialcome after, succeed, followbe the successor (of)
English > come after: 2 senses > verb 1, stative
MeaningCome after in time, as a result.
PatternSomething ----s something
Synonymfollow
Broaderresult, ensueIssue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.)
Similar tofollowBe next
postdate, followBe later in time
Spanishseguir
Catalanseguir
English > come after: 2 senses > verb 2, social
MeaningBe the successor (of).
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymssucceed, follow
Narroweraccede, entertake on duties or office
supplant, replace, supersede, supervene uponTake the place or move into the position of
Oppositeprecede, come beforeBe the predecessor of
Spanishseguir, suceder
Catalanseguir, succeir

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