Synonyms for
Follows
Definition
Follows means to come after something or someone in order or time.
Synonyms & similar words
takeafter
espouse
keepup
be
accompany
pursue
observe
playalong
comeafter
predate
follow
stickto
postdate
stickwith
trace
travelalong
precede
conformto
come
survey
adopt
surveil
keepaneyeon
abideby
succeed
pursues
chases
trails
tracks
tags
succeeds
obeys
imitates
copies
emulates
respects
accepts
acknowledges
grasps
comprehends
understands
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- follows suit
- follows up
- follows the rules
- follows instructions
- follows a path
- follows a trend
- follows the leader
Word family
Usage note
The word 'follows' can indicate sequence, obedience, or understanding. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- The dog follows its owner everywhere.
- The sun follows the moon in the sky.
- The order of the alphabet follows a specific pattern.
- The audience follows the instructions of the speaker.
- The detective follows the clues to solve the mystery.
Quotes
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston S. Churchill
The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs