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follows
Follows (verb) means Third-person singular form of "follow" — to come after, to go in pursuit of, or to obey or act in accordance with. Example: “The dog follows her from room to room all day.”
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Third-person singular form of "follow" — to come after, to go in pursuit of, or to obey or act in accordance with.
"The dog follows her from room to room all day."
"She follows the news closely every morning."
"He follows the same route to work every day."
How to use follows
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe "he/she/it" form of the verb follow.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Follows” mean?
The word “Follows” means third-person singular form of "follow" — to come after, to go in pursuit of, or to obey or act in accordance with. In plain terms, the "he/she/it" form of the verb follow.
How do you use “Follows” in a sentence?
Here is “Follows” used in a sentence: “She follows the news closely every morning.”
What part of speech is “Follows”?
“Follows” is a verb.
Is “Follows” a common word?
“Follows” is a very common word in modern English.
What does "follows" mean?
"Follows" is the third-person singular of "follow." It can mean to come after in time or order ("night follows day"), to move along behind or in pursuit ("the dog follows her"), or to obey and act in accordance with something ("she follows the rules"). Context decides the sense.
What is the difference between "follows" and "following"?
"Follows" is the simple present third-person form, stating a fact or habit, as in "he follows the news daily." "Following" is the present participle, describing ongoing action ("he is following the news"), and it can also act as a noun or an adjective.
What is an example of "follows" in a sentence?
"She always follows the recipe closely" shows obeying or acting in accordance. "The dog follows its owner everywhere" shows moving along behind. "Chapter two follows the introduction" shows coming after in order. Each sentence uses a different sense of the same verb.
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