follow Synonyms
follow Meaning
follow (v)
to travel behind, go after, come after
be later in time
come as a logical consequence; follow logically
travel along a certain course
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
come after in time, as a result
behave in accordance or in agreement with
be next
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
to bring something about at a later time than
imitate in behavior; take as a model
follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
follow with the eyes or the mind
be the successor (of)
perform an accompaniment to
keep informed
to be the product or result
accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of
adhere to or practice
work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
keep under surveillance
follow in or as if in pursuit
grasp the meaning
keep to
follow (v. t.)
To go or come after; to move behind in the same path or direction; hence, to go with (a leader, guide, etc.); to accompany; to attend.
To endeavor to overtake; to go in pursuit of; to chase; to pursue; to prosecute.
To accept as authority; to adopt the opinions of; to obey; to yield to; to take as a rule of action; as, to follow good advice.
To copy after; to take as an example.
To succeed in order of time, rank, or office.
To result from, as an effect from a cause, or an inference from a premise.
To watch, as a receding object; to keep the eyes fixed upon while in motion; to keep the mind upon while in progress, as a speech, musical performance, etc.; also, to keep up with; to understand the meaning, connection, or force of, as of a course of thought or argument.
To walk in, as a road or course; to attend upon closely, as a profession or calling.
follow (v. i.)
To go or come after; -- used in the various senses of the transitive verb: To pursue; to attend; to accompany; to be a result; to imitate.
follow (n.)
The art or process of following; specif., in some games, as billiards, a stroke causing a ball to follow another ball after hitting it. Also used adjectively; as, follow shot.
follow Sentence Examples
- Students are expected to follow all school rules.
- The instructions clearly state, "Follow these steps."
- The dog faithfully follows its owner everywhere she goes.
- Scientists often follow hypotheses to guide their research.
- Voters should follow their conscience when casting their ballots.
- The recipe instructed us to follow the measurements precisely.
- The salesperson followed up with the customer to ensure satisfaction.
- The children followed the path through the forest, eager to explore.
- I closely follow the latest news developments to stay informed.
- The crowd eagerly followed the parade as it made its way through town.
FAQs About the word follow
to travel behind, go after, come after, be later in time, come as a logical consequence; follow logically, travel along a certain course, act in accordance with
replace,succeed, supplant,supersede, postdate, supervene, displace,ensue
precede,precede,predate, predate,antedate, antedate
Students are expected to follow all school rules.
The instructions clearly state, "Follow these steps."
The dog faithfully follows its owner everywhere she goes.
Scientists often follow hypotheses to guide their research.
