be after

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Definition

Verb (phrasal verb): - To pursue or seek something; to have the intention of obtaining or achieving something: This phrasal verb means to be in pursuit of a goal, object, or outcome. It implies a focused desire or plan. - To intend or plan to carry out a specific action: It can also describe having a set purpose or objective in mind.

Usage

This phrasal verb is transitive and requires an object (what is being pursued). It is commonly used in informal and conversational English.

Examples
  • Verb:
    • The detective is after the truth. (The detective is seeking the truth.)
    • What are you after? I can help you look. (What are you trying to find? I can help you look.)
    • She's been after a promotion for months. (She has been trying to get a promotion for months.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to be after someone's job": to want to take over someone's position.

    • Be careful, I think he's after your job. (Be careful, I think he wants to take your position.)

  • "to be after someone's blood": to be very angry with someone and want to harm or confront them.

    • After you broke the vase, your mother is after your blood! (After you broke the vase, your mother is very angry with you!)
Variants and Related Words
  • Pursue (verb): to follow or seek to attain.
    • He decided to pursue a career in medicine.
  • Seek (verb): to attempt to find or obtain.
    • They seek answers to difficult questions.
Synonyms
  • Aim for: to have as a goal.
  • Go after: to try to get or catch.
  • Be in pursuit of: to be chasing or trying to achieve.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Go after: to chase or try to get something.
    • The dog went after the ball. (The dog chased the ball.)
  • Look for: to search for or try to find.
    • I'm looking for my keys. (I am trying to find my keys.)
Related Idioms
  • Be out to get something/someone: to be determined to obtain something or cause problems for someone.
    • He's out to get the championship title this year. (He is determined to win the championship this year.)
Verb
  1. have the will and intention to carry out some action
    • He plans to be in graduate school next year
    • The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion

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