follow

/ˈfɒloʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to go after or move behind someone or something, as in order to accompany them or to learn from them

“She’ll follow her friends to the party tonight.”

2. verb

to be a follower of a particular person, organization, or movement

“He follows his favorite sports team on social media.”

3. noun

the act of following someone or something

“The detective was looking for clues to the follow of the suspect.”

4. noun

a person who follows someone or something

“The paparazzi are known for their aggressive follows of celebrities.”

5. verb

to continue or persist in a particular course or activity

“We’ll follow our training schedule to get in shape for the marathon.”

6. noun

a person or thing that is being followed, especially by a tracking device

“The police were trying to track the follow of the stolen car.”

Synonyms

  • pursue
  • shadow
  • track

Antonyms

  • lead
  • precede