follows
word · lemma: follow
/ˈfɑɫoʊz/
FAH-lohz
/fˈɒləʊz/
FO-lohz
Definition
To go behind someone or something, or to come after something in order or time. It can also mean to obey instructions, understand an explanation, or be a fan of someone online.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and flexible. 'Follow someone' can mean walk behind them, 'follow instructions' means obey them, and 'follow what someone says' means understand. Online, 'follow' often means subscribe to a person's updates. 'As follows' is a fixed formal phrase used before a list.
Spanish: seguir - venir despuésPortuguese (BR): seguir - vir depoisPortuguese (PT): seguir - vir a seguirChinese (Simplified): 跟随 - 接着发生Chinese (Traditional): 跟隨 - 接著發生Hindi: पीछे आना - आगे बताया जानाArabic: يتبع - يأتي بعد ذلكBengali: অনুসরণ করে - মান্য করে - বোঝেRussian: следует - подчиняется - понимаетJapanese: 従う - ついていく - 理解するVietnamese: theo dõi - tuân theo - hiểuKorean: 따르다 - 이해하다 - 팔로우하다Turkish: takip eder - uyar - anlarUrdu: پیروی کرتا ہے - ہدایت مانتا ہے - سمجھتا ہےIndonesian: mengikuti - menaati - memahami
Example Sentences
She always follows the teacher's instructions.
basic
Summer follows spring.
basic
The dog follows me to school every day.
basic
Sorry, I don't follow what you mean.
natural
A huge crowd follows her on social media.
natural
The full schedule follows below.
natural