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Meaning of Follow
to move behind someone or something and follow their direction or route
Etymology of Follow
The word "follow" comes from Old English "folgian" or "folgan", which is derived from "folg" meaning "troop" or "retinue", and is related to the Old Norse word "fylgja", also meaning "to follow"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially meaning "to come after" or "to go behind", and has since developed a range of related meanings
Synonyms
pursue
track
trail
tail
shadow
accompany
attend
escort
guide
lead
direct
conduct
supervise
oversee
monitor
watch
observe
heed
obey
comply
adhere
conform
imitate
mimic
emulate
repeat
reiterate
duplicate
follow up
succeed
ensue
arise
stem
originate
proceed
continue
progress
advance
move
go
proceed
keep
maintain
sustain
support
uphold
chase
hunt
seek
search
find
discover
Definitions
- to move behind someone or something, and go where they go
- * to accept or do something because you think it is good or right
- * to understand or make sense of something
Usage Examples
- I will follow you to the party tonight
- * She follows her favorite band on social media
- * The police are following a lead in the investigation
- * The teacher asked the students to follow the instructions carefully