follows

Verb

follow (third-person singular simple present follows, present participle following, simple past and past participle followed)

1. (ambitransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.
   • Follow that car!

   Synonyms:

   trail, tail

   Antonyms:

   guide, lead

2. (ambitransitive) To go or come after in a sequence.
   • B follows A in the alphabet.

   Synonyms:

   succeed, come after, ensue, follow on

   Antonyms:

   precede, antecede, come before, forego

3. (transitive) To carry out (orders, instructions, etc.).
   • Follow these instructions to the letter.

   Synonyms:

   pursue

4. (transitive) To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).
5. (transitive) To understand, to pay attention to.
   • Do you follow me?
6. (transitive) To watch, to keep track of (reports of) some event or person.
   • I followed the incumbent throughout the election.

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