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Hi, do we use "take after" to talk about only the personality or we can use it for "appearance" too?
Nov 27, 2022 3:54 PM
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Look like is only for appearance. Take after can be used for both appearance and character
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It’s usually used in reference to personality or habits.
November 28, 2022
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She takes after her sister, because they have similar personalities.
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They are interchangeable expressions
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Take after usually means appearance although it can be personality also. I knew who he was when I saw him. He really takes after his dad.
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Language Skills
English, Persian (Farsi), Spanish
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English, Persian (Farsi)
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