follow — to go or come after someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to go or come after someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːloʊ/
Example Sentences
- My cat follows me to the bathroom every morning like a furry stalker.
- I tried to follow the cooking recipe, but somehow turned pasta into charcoal.
- Students must follow the school dress code policy.
follow
VERB[/ˈfɑːloʊ/]
to go or come after someone or something
The puppy follows the little girl everywhere she goes in the park.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Follow derives from Old English 'folgian', meaning 'to accompany' or 'to go with'. The word originates from a common Germanic root and has expanded from its literal sense of physically moving behind someone to more abstract meanings such as 'to obey' or 'to understand'.
Breakdown
The word follows the Old English root 'folgian' (to go with, accompany), which lacks distinct morphological components but represents a Germanic verbal formation related to motion and companionship.
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📝Examples
“My cat follows me to the bathroom every morning like a furry stalker.”
“I tried to follow the cooking recipe, but somehow turned pasta into charcoal.”
“Students must follow the school dress code policy.”
“Can you follow the professor's lecture on quantum physics?”
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