follow after
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle after
Usefulness
Meanings
Come later than someone or something in order
Why “after”? One thing appears later than another in a list, story, line, or time.
“In the parade, the school band followed after the dancers.”
“A short break followed after the first talk.”
Don't confuse with
follow afterfollow through
Follow after means come later in order. Follow through means finish an action properly.
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