SYNONYMS FOR follow
3 obey.
ANTONYMS FOR follow
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Idioms for follow
follow suit. suit (def. 21).
Origin of follow
First recorded before 900; Middle English fol(o)wen, Old English folgian; cognate with Old Saxon folgōn, Old High German folgēn, folgōn (German folgen )
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20. 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.: When the power lines were cut, a paralysis of transportation ensued. Result emphasizes the connection between a cause or event and its effect, consequence, or outcome: The accident resulted in injuries to those involved. Succeed implies coming after in time, particularly coming into a title, office, etc.: Formerly the oldest son succeeded to his father's title.
OTHER WORDS FROM follow
fol·low·a·ble, adjectiveun·fol·low·a·ble, adjectiveun·fol·lowed, adjectivewell-followed, adjectiveWords nearby follow
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British Dictionary definitions for follow
follow
/ (ˈfɒləʊ) /
verb
noun
billiards snooker
- a forward spin imparted to a cue ball causing it to roll after the object ball
- a shot made in this way
Derived forms of follow
followable, adjectiveWord Origin for follow
Old English folgian; related to Old Frisian folgia, Old Saxon folgōn, Old High German folgēn
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