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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
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
movement verb
regular
inseparable
particle
after
base verb
come
present tense
come after
3rd person singular
comes after
present participle
coming after
past simple
came after
past participle
come after
Examples
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
Examples
The rainy season comes after the dry season in this region.
03
to assume a position or role in succession to another person or entity
Transitive: to come after sb/sth
Examples
John retired, and his son is set to come after him as the CEO of the company.
