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Third Person
follows
Present Participle
following
Past Tense
followed
Past Participle
followed
1
to move or travel behind someone or something
- The team followed their leader up the mountain.
- She entered the room, and her dog followed obediently.
- The children giggled as they followed the leader in a game of "Simon says."
- The car in front suddenly stopped, and I had to slam on the brakes to avoid following too closely.
- The procession moved slowly, and the crowd respectfully followed behind.
Antonyms:
2
to come after another thing or person in order or time
transitive
- The sunset was followed by a beautiful night sky.
- The peace treaty followed years of conflict.
- The movie's opening scene is intense and is followed by a quiet moment.
- She ordered a salad as an appetizer and steak to follow.
- The decade that followed the war was a time of rebuilding.
Antonyms:
3
to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions
transitive
- She followed her doctor's advice and improved her health.
- He has trouble following complex directions.
- The soldiers claimed they were just following orders during the mission.
- She followed the recipe loosely, adding her own twist to the dish.
- Follow the arrows on the floor to navigate through the museum.
4
to pay great attention to someone or something by watching or listening
transitive
- The audience followed the speaker's every word, captivated by the powerful message.
- His eyes followed her graceful movements as she danced across the stage.
- The students followed the professor's lecture attentively, taking notes and asking questions.
- The cat's gaze followed the bird as it flew from tree to tree.
- The photographer followed the subject's actions, capturing every moment with precision.
Synonyms:
5
to click on a particular link on the Internet
transitive
- Follow the link to access the online shopping website.
- Follow the provided link to download the software onto your computer.
- If you want to learn more, follow the link to read the full article.
- To join the discussion forum, follow the link and create an account.
- For booking tickets, follow the link and select your desired seats.
6
to be in a certain occupation or profession
transitive
- Mary followed nursing until she retired.
- John followed carpentry for many years.
- My father followed law as a profession.
- She followed acting as a profession.
Synonyms:
7
to happen or develop in a specific manner
transitive
- The conversation followed a friendly tone.
- The story follows a logical sequence.
- The weather followed its typical cycle.
- His argument followed a logical structure.
- Her speech followed a persuasive style.