Meaning
resemble (family member) in appearance or character
Primary Function
Expressing resemblance (family)
Communicative Purpose
To highlight inherited physical or personality traits from a family member
Pattern
take after
Core Structure
take after
Função primária
Expressing resemblance (family)
Propósito comunicativo
To highlight inherited physical or personality traits from a family member
Situações de gatilho
Noticing a child's features, comparing relatives, sharing family stories
Contextos
everyday conversation
Padrão
take after
Estrutura central
take after
Slots de substituição
my mother, his grandfather
Colocados típicos
- really
- definitely
- a bit
- just
- so
Substituições comuns
- resemble
- look like
- be similar to
Erros comuns
Using 'take after' to describe non-familial similarities, such as copying a friend's style or behavior
Similar / contraste
look like, resemble
Interferências
Learners may use 'take after' for any kind of similarity, but it only applies to genetic or familial traits
Família do chunk
- none
Nuance
Warm and affectionate; implies a positive, inherited connection
Efeito pragmático
Creates emotional closeness by linking someone to a family member through shared traits
Dica de memória
family look-alike
Nota
This chunk is used to describe physical or personality similarities between family members.
Upgrade path
take after someone’s artistic side
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