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Please follow the arrows.
What does Follow mean?
to go after or obey directions
Dictionary definition
To go after, come after, or do what directions or rules say.
Example sentences
Follow in a sentence
medium
The puppy tried to follow its owner.
hard
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Practice 1
What does follow mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of follow.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to follow?
Obey is close in meaning to follow.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to follow?
Lead contrasts with follow.
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Follow
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fol · oh · strongest beat: fol
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WordFollow.
Partverb.
MeaningFollow means to go after or obey directions.
ExampleExample: Please follow the arrows.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fol · oh
- Strongest beat
- fol
- Ending
- oh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fol.
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