English verb: come after | |||
1. | come after (stative) come after in time, as a result | ||
Samples | A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake. | ||
Synonyms | follow | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | ensue, result | ||
Verb group | follow, follow, postdate | ||
2. | come after (social) be the successor (of) | ||
Samples | Carter followed Ford. Will Charles succeed to the throne?. | ||
Synonyms | follow, succeed | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | accede, enter, replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon, supplant | ||
Antonyms | come before, precede | ||