aftercomer Definition
a person or thing that comes after another in time or sequence.
Using aftercomer: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aftercomer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
As an aftercomer to the company, she had to work harder to prove herself.
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The new model is an aftercomer to the previous version.
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He was the aftercomer to the throne, following his older brother.
aftercomer Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for aftercomer
Antonyms for aftercomer
- predecessor
- ancestor
Phrases with aftercomer
a biblical phrase suggesting that those who are currently last will eventually become first, and vice versa
Example
Although she was an aftercomer to the team, she worked hard and proved that the last shall be first and the first shall be last.
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The new policy comes after years of research and analysis.
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In the wake of the pandemic, many businesses had to close down.
Origins of aftercomer
from Middle English 'aftercomere', meaning 'one who comes after'
Summary: aftercomer in Brief
'Aftercomer' [af-ter-kuhm-er] refers to a person or thing that comes after another in time or sequence. It can denote a successor, follower, heir, or descendant, and has antonyms like predecessor and ancestor. Phrases like 'the last shall be first and the first shall be last' and 'come after' use 'aftercomer' to suggest a change in order or sequence. 'In the wake of' denotes something that follows or results from something else.
