follow
|fol/low|
🇺🇸
/ˈfɑː.loʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɒl.əʊ/
to go after
Etymology
'follow' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fylgan,' where 'fylg-' meant 'to accompany or pursue.'
'fylgan' transformed into the Middle English word 'folwen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'follow.'
Initially, it meant 'to accompany or pursue,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to go after or act according to.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to go or come after a person or thing proceeding ahead.
The dog followed its owner down the street.
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Verb 2
to act according to an instruction or rule.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
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Verb 3
to understand or comprehend something.
I couldn't follow the plot of the movie.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35