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Meaning of follow

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

follow

Pronunciation:/ˈfɒləʊ//ˈfɑloʊ/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: a follow shot

  2. The act of following another user's online activity.

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: Follow that car!

  2. To go or come after in a sequence.

    Example: B follows A in the alphabet.

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

    Example: Follow these instructions to the letter.

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