follow

US /ˈfɑː.loʊ/

UK /ˈfɑː.loʊ/

1.

go or come after (a person or thing moving ahead)

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The dog followed its owner everywhere.

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Please follow me to the exit.

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accompany go after pursue trail track

2.

act according to (an instruction or an example)

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You must follow the rules.

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She always follows her doctor's advice.

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obey adhere to comply with conform to abide by

3.

understand (an argument, explanation, or narrative)

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I don't quite follow your logic.

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Are you following what I'm saying?

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understand grasp comprehend fathom take in

1.

a pursuit or interest

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His main follow is birdwatching.

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She has a large follow on social media.

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following audience fan base interest pursuit

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following follower follow-on follow up follow-through follow suit follow in someone's footsteps