follow

verb
UK: /ˈfɒləʊ/
US: /ˈfɑːloʊ/

  1. To go after or behind someone or something.

    1. I will follow you to the store today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dog will always follow its owner around the park because of their close relationship. [ ] [ ]

  2. To come after in order or sequence.

    1. July follows June in the calendar year. [ ] [ ]
    2. A period of economic prosperity usually follows a period of careful financial planning and strategic investments. [ ] [ ]

  3. To understand something.

    1. I can't follow what you are saying at all. [ ] [ ]
    2. It is sometimes difficult to follow his reasoning because it's very complex and not explained well. [ ] [ ]

  4. To obey or act according to a rule or instruction.

    1. You must follow the rules of the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. To ensure success, you should carefully follow the instructions provided in the user manual. [ ] [ ]

  5. To watch or track something with your eyes or attention.

    1. I follow the news every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people closely follow political developments as they unfold to stay informed about crucial decisions. [ ] [ ]

  6. To support or be interested in a person or organization on social media.

    1. I follow my favorite bands on Instagram. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people follow influencers on social media platforms to get lifestyle and fashion inspiration. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

comprehend shadow obey ensue track
follow noun

  1. A group of people who follow a leader or an idea.

    1. The cult leader had a large follow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has a significant online follow because of its engaging content and consistent updates. [ ] [ ]
follow phrasal-verb

  1. To understand.

    1. I don't quite follow your reasoning. [ ] [ ]
    2. After you repeat it slowly, I will follow your explanation about quantum physics better. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "follow" in English means: To go after or behind someone or something., To come after in order or sequence., To understand something., To obey or act according to a rule or instruction., To watch or track something with your eyes or attention., To support or be interested in a person or organization on social media..

The phonetic transcription of "follow" is /ˈfɒləʊ/ in British English and /ˈfɑːloʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "follow": comprehend, shadow, obey, ensue, track.

Example usage of "follow": "I will follow you to the store today.". More examples on the page.