aftercoming
|af-ter-com-ing|
C2
🇺🇸
/ˈæftərˌkʌmɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌkʌmɪŋ/
(aftercome)
to follow
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftercoming' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'æftercuman,' where 'æfter' meant 'after' and 'cuman' meant 'to come.'
Historical Evolution
'æftercuman' transformed into the Middle English word 'aftercomen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aftercoming.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to come after,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'occurring or coming after something else.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring or coming after something else.
The aftercoming events were more exciting than the initial ones.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 23:36