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follow

follow

Meaning of follow

go after

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British English/ˈfɒləʊ/
American English/ˈfɑloʊ/
Russian transcription[ˈslʲedəvətʲ]
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follow with Russian translation

follow usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я стараюсь следовать местным традициям в одежде, когда посещаю культурные фестивали.

I follow local dress codes when I visit cultural festivals.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Во время похода я стараюсь следовать тропе вдоль реки, чтобы добраться до лагеря.

While hiking, I follow the riverside trail to reach the campsite.

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follow belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

followследовать
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

follow synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between follow / obey / abide by / adhere to / comply with / stick to

O
🇬🇧English
obey

to do what someone in authority commands

A1Often

Children should obey their parents.

A
🇬🇧English
abide by

to accept and act according to rules or decisions (formal)

B2Rarely

All parties must abide by the contract.

A
🇬🇧English
adhere to

to stick firmly to a rule, plan, or belief (formal)

B2Rarely

The company adheres to strict safety standards.

C
🇬🇧English
comply with

to act in accordance with rules or requests (formal/legal)

B2Rarely

Companies must comply with data protection laws.

S
🇬🇧English
stick to

to continue doing something or not deviate from a plan/rule

B1Often

Let's stick to the plan.

K
🇬🇧English
keep to

to remain on (a route) or to follow rules/schedules

B1Often

Try to keep to the schedule.

🇬🇧English

to obey or conform to rules; also to watch or notice

B1Often

Please observe the safety rules in the lab.

🇬🇧English

to hold in esteem; also to treat rules or boundaries with consideration

A2Very Often

You should respect the local customs when you travel.

C
🇬🇧English
conform to

to behave or be made similar to accepted standards or rules

B2Rarely

Products must conform to safety regulations.

🇬🇧English

to perform regularly (a habit, belief, religion); also 'do' in repeated way

A2Very Often

Many people practice yoga every morning.

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How to pronounce follow and what this word means

follow means follow. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce follow

/ˈfɒləʊ/

follow translation

follow

follow examples

I follow local dress codes when I visit cultural festivals.

follow transcription

/ˈfɒləʊ/, /ˈfɑloʊ/

Questions about this word

follow meaning: what does it mean?

go after

follow pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

follow is pronounced as /ˈfɒləʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

follow definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I follow local dress codes when I visit cultural festivals. Translation: Я стараюсь следовать местным традициям в одежде, когда посещаю культурные фестивали.

Is follow part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, follow can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is follow part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, follow can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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