Come after Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈæftɝ
KUHM AF-ter
kˈʌm/ /ˈɑːftɐ
kuhm AHF-tuh
Definition
To go or happen next in sequence or order; to follow something or someone.
Usage & Nuances
It's a neutral phrasal verb, used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly used for sequences (events, lists, people). Don't confuse with 'come after' meaning 'to pursue' (e.g., 'The police will come after you'). Pay attention to context for meaning.
Spanish: seguir - venir después dePortuguese (BR): vir depois de - seguirPortuguese (PT): vir depois de - seguirChinese (Simplified): 紧随其后 - 跟在后面Chinese (Traditional): 緊隨其後 - 跟在後面Hindi: के बाद आना - पीछे आनाArabic: يأتي بعد - يتبعBengali: এর পরে আসা - অনুসরণ করাRussian: следовать за - идти послеJapanese: 続く - 後に来るVietnamese: đến sau - theo sauKorean: 뒤따르다 - ~뒤에 오다Turkish: sonra gelmek - takip etmekUrdu: پیچھے آنا - بعد میں آناIndonesian: datang setelah - mengikuti
Example Sentences
B comes after A in the alphabet.
basic
Who comes after the manager in the company?
basic
Spring comes after winter.
basic
You come after my name on the list.
natural
If any problems come after, let us know.
natural
Nothing good ever comes after midnight.
natural