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to happen or come after something: We were not prepared for the events that followed (= happened next). The book was delivered yesterday with a note saying the bill for it would follow in a day or two.
1. : to go, proceed, or come after. followed the guide. 2. a. : to engage in as a calling or way of life : pursue. wheat-growing is generally followed here. b. : to walk or proceed along. follow a path. 3. a. : to be or act in accordance with. follow directions. b. : to accept as authority : obey. followed his conscience.
Follow definition: to come after in sequence, order of time, etc.. See examples of FOLLOW used in a sentence.
follow (somebody/something) I encourage others to follow our example. The Senate is expected to follow the lead of the House. We believe it is in our best interests to follow the path of economic openness and growth. The movie follows the book faithfully. They followed the teachings of Buddha.
follow, ensue, result, succeed imply coming after something else, in a natural sequence. follow is the general word: We must wait to see what follows. A detailed account follows. ensue implies a logical sequence, what might be expected normally to come after a given act, cause, etc.:
FOLLOW definition: 1. to move behind someone or something and go where they go, sometimes secretly: 2. to happen or…. Learn more.
/ˈfɑloʊ/ /ˈfɒləʊ/ IPA guide. Other forms: following; followed; follows. Do you know when orange is the new black? When pleats are in style? Then you must follow fashion — you observe it closely. Follow can also mean you trail along behind someone. You might follow your brother to school.
