Synonyms for

Followed

Verb / ˈfɑ:ləʊd / Another word for followed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to go or come after or behind someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

accompany predate comply fallout succeed espouse adopt be survey watchover conformto observe comeafter precede keepabreast watch follow keepup travelalong playalong postdate abideby trace pursue stickwith pursued chased trailed shadowed stalked hunted tailed dogged tracked traced observed watched monitored surveyed checked

Synonyms by register

Formal

pursued chased succeeded attended

Informal

went after tagged along came after

Literary

hunted stalked pursued

Antonyms

led preceded guided pioneered initiated originated

Common collocations

  • followed by
  • followed suit
  • followed the rules
  • followed advice
  • followed a path
  • followed instructions
  • followed the crowd

Word family

noun follower
verb follow
adjective following
adverb followingly

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'follow' is 'followed'. It can indicate physical pursuit, adherence to rules or advice, or understanding.

Example sentences

  1. She followed the recipe carefully.
  2. The dog followed its owner everywhere.
  3. The police followed the suspect.
  4. The children followed the teacher to the playground.
  5. The car followed the bus to the destination.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. - Sam Levenson
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

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