follow-up
|fol-low-up|
🇺🇸
/ˈfɑːloʊˌʌp/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɒləʊˌʌp/
continuation
Etymology
'follow-up' originates from the verb 'follow' combined with the preposition 'up', where 'follow' meant 'to go or come after' and 'up' indicated 'completion or continuation'.
'follow' changed from Old English 'folgian' and 'up' from Old English 'ūp', eventually forming the modern English term 'follow-up'.
Initially, it meant 'to pursue or continue', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an action or event that comes after something else'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an action or event that comes after something else, often to reinforce or continue it.
The doctor scheduled a follow-up appointment to check on the patient's progress.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to or serving as a follow-up.
The follow-up study provided more insights into the research.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39