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Word: Follow
Speech Type: Verb
Old English folgian, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch volgen and German folgen
ˈfɒləʊ
go or come after (a person or thing proceeding ahead); move or travel behind
Short Definition:move or travel behind
Examples:- she went back into the house, and Ben followed her
- the men followed in another car
come after in time or order
Short Definition:come after in time or order
Examples:- the six years that followed his restoration
- the rates are as follows
act according to (an instruction or precept)
Short Definition:act according to instruction etc.
Examples:- he has difficulty in following written instructions
pay close attention to
Short Definition:pay close attention to
Examples:- I've been following this discussion closely
practise (a trade or profession).
Short Definition:practise trade or profession
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