past and past participle
Someone or something moved behind a person, animal, or vehicle in the same direction.
She followed her friend into the store.
The cat was followed home by a child.
American English
How to pronounce followed
verbA2Very common word
FAHlohd
/ˈfɑ.loʊd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of follow
Followed is used for both the past form and the past participle of follow.
Someone or something moved behind a person, animal, or vehicle in the same direction.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past and past participle
Someone did what instructions, advice, or rules told them to do.
He followed the instructions carefully.
The safety rules were followed by everyone.
past and past participle
Someone went along a road, path, route, or set of signs.
We followed the signs to the airport.
The hikers followed a narrow path through the forest.
past and past participle
Someone understood what another person was saying or how a story or explanation developed.
I followed the discussion after the first example.
She followed the story from beginning to end.
Useful expressions
to take more action about something after an earlier conversation or action
I'll follow up on your application tomorrow.
to do what you planned or promised until it is finished
She followed through on her promise.
to continue listening, reading, or watching while someone explains something
Follow along on page ten.