follow

1. is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
   subtypes:

   • dawdle, fall back, fall behind, lag - hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
   • tailgate - follow at a dangerously close distance
   • shadow - follow, usually without the person's knowledge
   • carry - pursue a line of scent or be a bearer
2. same as: postdate
   verb group: come after, follow - come after in time, as a result
3. is a type of: ensue, result - issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
   same as: fall out
4. is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
   subtypes:

   • heel - follow at the heels of a person
   • ascend - go along towards (a river's) source
   same as: travel along
5. is a type of: obey - be obedient to
   subtypes:

   • accommodate, oblige - provide a service or favor for someone
   • toe the line - do what is expected
   • conform to - observe
   same as: abide by, comply
   verb group:

   • follow, stick to, stick with - keep to
   • adopt, espouse, follow - choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
6. is a type of: ensue, result - issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
   same as: come after
   verb group:

   • follow, postdate - be later in time
   • follow - be next
7. is a type of: copy, imitate, simulate - reproduce someone's behavior or looks
   subtypes: go by - be or act in accordance with
   same as: conform to
8. is a type of: be - occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
   verb group: come after, follow - come after in time, as a result
9. is a type of: choose, pick out, select, take - pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
   subtypes: adhere, stick - be a devoted follower or supporter
   same as: adopt, espouse
   verb group: abide by, comply, follow - act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
10. causes: follow - be next
11. is a type of: copy, imitate, simulate - reproduce someone's behavior or looks
    same as: take after
12. is a type of: analyse, analyze, canvass, examine, study - consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
    same as: trace
    verb group:

    • follow, keep abreast, keep up - keep informed
    • follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch, watch over - follow with the eyes or the mind
13. is a type of: check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out - examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
    subtypes:

    • keep tabs on - keep a record on or watch attentively
    • guard - to keep watch over
    • invigilate, proctor - watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating)
    same as: keep an eye on, observe, watch, watch over
    verb group: follow, trace - follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
14. subtypes:

    • accede, enter - take on duties or office
    • replace, supersede, supervene upon, supplant - take the place or move into the position of
    same as: come after, succeed
15. referred to in: music - musical activity (singing or whistling etc.)
    is a type of: play - play on an instrument
    same as: accompany, play along
16. same as: keep abreast, keep up
    verb group: follow, trace - follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
17. is a type of: arise, develop, grow, originate, rise, spring up, uprise - come into existence; take on form or shape
    same as: come
    verb group: come - exist or occur in a certain point in a series
18. is a type of: act, behave, do - behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
19. is a type of: apply, practice, use - avail oneself to
20. subtypes:

    • vet - work as a veterinarian
    • cox - act as the coxswain, in a boat race
    same as: be
21. same as: surveil, survey
    verb group: follow, pursue - follow in or as if in pursuit
22. is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
    subtypes:

    • stalk - go through (an area) in search of prey
    • chase, chase after, dog, give chase, go after, tag, tail, track, trail - go after with the intent to catch
    • haunt, stalk - follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
    same as: pursue
    verb group: follow, surveil, survey - keep under surveillance
23. is a type of: understand - know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
24. is a type of: hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, persist - be persistent, refuse to stop
    same as: stick to, stick with
    verb group: abide by, comply, follow - act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

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