# follow

**Pronunciation:** /ˈfɒləʊ/ · FAH-loh

**CEFR level:** A1

**Part of speech:** verb

## Meaning

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.

## Synonyms

- accompany — To go somewhere with someone as a companion.
- pursue — To chase or try to catch someone or something.
- trail — To follow someone or something slowly and secretly.
- shadow — To follow someone closely and secretly.

## Antonyms

- lead — To go in front of someone to show the way.
- precede — To come or go before something else.

## Common patterns

- follow someone/something — To go behind or after someone or something. — The children followed their teacher.
- follow suit — To do the same thing as someone else. — When she started to sing, others followed suit.
- follow up — To do something to check on a previous action or to continue it. — I will follow up on your request tomorrow.

## Collocations

- follow the rules — You must follow the rules of the game.
- follow instructions — Please follow instructions carefully.
- follow advice — It is wise to follow good advice.
- follow a path — We followed the path through the woods.

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