follow (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈfɒləʊ/

Definition

To go or come after someone or something.

Examples

• I will follow you home.

• The dog followed its owner everywhere.

• Please follow me to the next room.

How to Use follow

follow someone/something (prepositional phrase)

To go behind or after someone or something. — "The children followed their teacher."

follow suit (idiom)

To do the same thing as someone else. — "When she started to sing, others followed suit."

follow up (phrasal verb)

To do something to check on a previous action or to continue it. — "I will follow up on your request tomorrow."

Synonyms of follow

Words with a similar meaning to follow:

• accompany
• pursue
• trail
• shadow

Antonyms of follow

Words with the opposite meaning to follow:

• lead
• precede

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