third-person singular verb
Moves behind a person, animal, or vehicle in the same direction.
The dog follows the owner home.
Maya follows her brother to school.
American English
How to pronounce follows
verbA2Very common word
FAHlohz
/ˈfɑ.loʊz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of follow
Follows is used with he, she, it, or a singular noun.
Moves behind a person, animal, or vehicle in the same direction.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Does what instructions, advice, or rules tell someone to do.
The machine follows the instructions exactly.
She follows the safety rules at work.
third-person singular verb
Goes along a road, path, route, or set of signs.
The bus follows this route every morning.
The hiking trail follows the river for two miles.
third-person singular verb
Understands what someone is saying or how an explanation, discussion, or story develops.
He follows the discussion easily.
Maria follows every step of the explanation.
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.