Pronunciation

/fəˈlou/

Definitions

• Verb (v): To come or go after (a person or thing proceeding ahead); move behind in the same direction. For example: “The dog followed its owner down the street.”
• Verb (v): To accept or act in accordance with (an instruction, rule, or example); comply with or conform to. Example: “Follow the instructions on the package carefully.”
• Verb (v): To pursue or track (an occupation, profession, or course of action). Example: “She decided to follow her passion for music.”
• Verb (v): To pay close attention to and watch or listen attentively to (someone or something), especially in order to learn or copy. Example: “The students followed the teacher’s demonstration closely.”
• Verb (v): In social media contexts, to subscribe to or regularly check updates from (an account or page). Example: “I followed his blog to stay updated on his travels.”
• Noun (n): The act of following; pursuit or tracking. Example: “The police kept him under close follow.”
• Noun (n): A group of followers; adherents or supporters. Example: “The politician had a large follow on social media.”

Phrases

• “Follow suit” means to do what others have done before you.
• “Keep up the follow” might be used colloquially to encourage continued support or engagement.
• “Follow one’s heart” means to act according to one’s feelings or instincts.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “Make sure to follow the marked trail through the forest.”
• Verb: “They promised to follow all safety guidelines during the experiment.”
• Noun: “The detective was able to pick up the suspect’s follow quickly.”
• Social media noun: “After his viral video, he gained a huge online follow.”

Synonyms

• Pursue
• Trail
• Chase
• Observe
• Adhere to
• Emulate
• Comply with
• Subscribe to
• Track
• Accompany
• Imitate
• Copy