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The answer follows the question.
What does Follows mean?
Goes after or comes next.
Dictionary definition
Goes after, comes next, obeys, understands, or subscribes to.
Example sentences
Follows in a sentence
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She follows the trail through the woods.
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Follows can describe order, movement, rules, logic, or online attention.
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What does follows mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to follows?
Trails is close in meaning to follows.
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Which word is an antonym of follows?
Leads contrasts with follows.
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fol · ohz · strongest beat: fol
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MeaningFollows means Goes after or comes next.
ExampleExample: The answer follows the question.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fol · ohz
- Strongest beat
- fol
- Ending
- ohz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fol.
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Synonyms
Words like Follows
trailsGoes behind or after.
followRelated word that supports the meaning of follows.
Antonyms
Opposite words
leadsGoes first or guides.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to follows, depending on context.
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Word family
Follows word family
Base word
follows
verb
followsed
Past form of follows.
verb
followsing
Action form of follows.
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