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taking after

taking after is the present participle and gerund of take after.

Meaning of take after

Verb

take after (third-person singular simple present takes after, present participle taking after, simple past took after, past participle taken after)

  1. To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit.
    • She takes after her grandmother with her wide eyes and quiet disposition.
  2. To follow someone's example.

Questions about taking after

What is taking after the present participle and gerund of?
Taking after is the present participle and gerund of take after.

Words near taking after in the dictionary

  1. taking aback
  2. taking account of
  3. taking across
  4. taking action
  5. taking advantage of
  6. taking after
  7. taking against
  8. taking aim
  9. taking air
  10. taking aloft
  11. taking an l

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