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- [fol-oh]
- /ˈfɒl oʊ/
- /ˈfɒl.əʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fol-oh]
- /ˈfɒl oʊ/
Definitions of followed word
- verb with object followed to come after in sequence, order of time, etc.: The speech follows the dinner. 1
- verb with object followed to go or come after; move behind in the same direction: Drive ahead, and I'll follow you. 1
- verb with object followed to accept as a guide or leader; accept the authority of or give allegiance to: Many Germans followed Hitler. 1
- verb with object followed to conform to, comply with, or act in accordance with; obey: to follow orders; to follow advice. 1
- verb with object followed to imitate or copy; use as an exemplar: They follow the latest fads. 1
- verb with object followed to move forward along (a road, path, etc.): Follow this road for a mile. 1
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Origin of followed
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English folwen, Old English folgian; cognate with Old Saxon folgon, Old High German folgēn, folgōn (German folgen)
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Parts of speech for Followed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
followed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
followed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for followed
adjective followed
- eyeballed — Simple past tense and past participle of eyeball.
- watched — to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens: to watch while an experiment is performed.
- traced — a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige: traces of an advanced civilization among the ruins.
- hunted — to chase or search for (game or other wild animals) for the purpose of catching or killing.
- kept — simple past tense and past participle of keep.
Antonyms for followed
verb followed
- preceded — to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time.
- avoided — to keep away from; keep clear of; shun: to avoid a person; to avoid taxes; to avoid danger.
- disregarded — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- led — simple past tense and past participle of lead1 .
- misunderstood — improperly understood or interpreted.
Top questions with followed
- who is the most followed person on instagram?
- what event immediately followed the japanese attack on pearl harbor?
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