Follow about
verb
To continuously follow someone or something in many different places.
The little puppy seemed to follow about its owner everywhere she went.
Often appears as...
- follow about everywhere
- follow about aimlessly
verb
To understand the sequence or path of something.
The students were instructed to follow about the course of the river on the map.
Often appears as...
- follow about course
- follow about sequence
Usage tips
Academic, Technical
verb
To continuously follow someone or something in many different places.
The little puppy seemed to follow about its owner everywhere she went.
Often appears as...
- follow about everywhere
- follow about aimlessly
verb
To understand the sequence or path of something.
The students were instructed to follow about the course of the river on the map.
Often appears as...
- follow about course
- follow about sequence
Usage tips
Academic, Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversation, often to describe pets or people in a fond way.
The child would always follow about her big brother, admiring him.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Can be used figuratively to mean someone is greatly influenced or constantly copying another.
He would follow about the latest trends just to fit in.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Attachment
Suggests a strong emotional bond when referring to a person being followed.
The toddler would follow about her mother, not letting her out of sight.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversation, often to describe pets or people in a fond way.
The child would always follow about her big brother, admiring him.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Can be used figuratively to mean someone is greatly influenced or constantly copying another.
He would follow about the latest trends just to fit in.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Attachment
Suggests a strong emotional bond when referring to a person being followed.
The toddler would follow about her mother, not letting her out of sight.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversation, often to describe pets or people in a fond way.
The child would always follow about her big brother, admiring him.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Can be used figuratively to mean someone is greatly influenced or constantly copying another.
He would follow about the latest trends just to fit in.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Attachment
Suggests a strong emotional bond when referring to a person being followed.
The toddler would follow about her mother, not letting her out of sight.
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