Αναζήτηση
to come after
[phrase form: come]
01
to follow or chase someone, often with the intent of catching or reaching them
Transitive: to come after sb/sth
Example
The guards came after the thieves who had escaped from the prison.
The paparazzi relentlessly came after the celebrity, hoping to capture exclusive photos.
The dog escaped from the backyard, and the children came after it, trying to bring it back home.
02
to come as a result of something, often at a later time
Transitive: to come after sth
Example
Recovery and healing come after a period of grief and loss.
Success often comes after years of hard work and dedication.
The consequences of poor decisions can come after a moment of impulsive behavior.
03
to assume a position or role in succession to another person or entity
Transitive: to come after sb/sth
Example
In the line of succession, the younger brother comes after the older sister.
Queen Elizabeth II came after her father, King George VI, and ascended to the throne.
The new model of the smartphone will come after the previous version, featuring upgraded features and improvements.
Παράδειγμα
The guards came after the thieves who had escaped from the prison.
The paparazzi relentlessly came after the celebrity, hoping to capture exclusive photos.
The dog escaped from the backyard, and the children came after it, trying to bring it back home.
The detectives came after the suspect with all the evidence they had gathered.
The debt collectors came after him for the unpaid bills, making his financial situation even more stressful.
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