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/ˈfɒləʊ/ English

Definitions

noun

(sometimes attributive) In billiards and similar games, a stroke causing a ball to follow another ball after hitting it.“a follow shot”
The act of following another user's online activity.

verb

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.“Follow that car!”
To go or come after in a sequence.“B follows A in the alphabet.”
To carry out (orders, instructions, etc.).“Follow these instructions to the letter.”
To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).

Related words

Synonyms

ensue pursue tail trail succeed come after come trace keep up stick with watch over stick to keep an eye on survey abide by comply observe work

Antonyms

guide lead precede unfollow

Associated

suit path guidelines conventions pattern instructions alignment curriculum rules directions strict procedures

Rhymes

hollow wallow swallow barn swallow sea swallow paulo rollo bank swallow chimney swallow cliff swallow

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