follow

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈfɒləʊ/
/ˈfɑloʊ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(sometimes attributive) In billiards and similar games, a stroke causing a ball to follow another ball after hitting it.

Example Sentences
  • a follow shot
2 Definition

The act of following another user's online activity.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

Example Sentences
  • Follow that car!
2 Definition

To go or come after in a sequence.

Example Sentences
  • B follows A in the alphabet.
3 Definition

To carry out (orders, instructions, etc.).

Example Sentences
  • Follow these instructions to the letter.
4 Definition

To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).

5 Definition

To understand, to pay attention to.

Example Sentences
  • Do you follow me?
6 Definition

To watch, to keep track of (reports of) some event or person.

Example Sentences
  • I followed the incumbent throughout the election.
7 Definition

To subscribe to see content from an account on a social media platform.

Example Sentences
  • If you want to see more of our articles, follow us on Twitter.
8 Definition

To be a logical consequence of something.

Example Sentences
  • If you don't practise proper hygiene, illness is sure to follow.
9 Definition

To walk in, as a road or course; to attend upon closely, as a profession or calling.