Follow

usgb/ˈfɑːləʊ/
verb

To go or come after a person or thing in motion.

She followed him out of the room.
Visual representation of "follow" - To go or come after a person or thing in motion

Often appears as...

  • follow someone
  • follow the leader
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Literal Movement

Used when someone physically moves after someone else.

Illustration for Literal Movement
The puppy followed the child everywhere.
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Sequential Order

Indicates doing something immediately after someone else.

Illustration for Sequential Order
Finish your task and then follow my instructions.
Visual representation of the word "Follow"

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