To follow
Example: She follows the instructions carefully to avoid mistakes
Definition
"To follow" means to go or come after something or someone in sequence or order, or to act according to instructions, rules, or guidance. For example, when one follows instructions carefully, they adhere to the given directions without deviation.
Etymology
The verb "to follow" originates from Old English 'fyligan,' meaning to accompany or come after. It shares roots with Old High German 'folgōn' and Old Norse 'fylgja,' all connected to the idea of pursuing or attending to something. Did you know that the sense of following has evolved from physical trailing to also include abstract concepts like following advice or trends?
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"To follow" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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