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Meaning of the word "come after" in English

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come after

US /kʌm ˈæf.tər/

UK /kʌm ˈɑːf.tər/

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Phrasal Verb

to follow someone or something

Example:

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The police came after the suspect.

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Success often comes after hard work.

Synonym:

follow pursue succeed

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