take after
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Giống với bố mẹ hoặc tổ tiên về ngoại hình hoặc thói quen
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She takes after her grandmother with her wide eyes and quiet disposition.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To follow someone's example.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “take after” mean?
To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit.
Is “take after” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.