verb

followed

Translation

to follow, to obey, to understand, to come after

The dog followed him home.

Please follow the instructions carefully.

I don't follow your logic.

A discussion followed the speech.

((sb./sth.)) to go or come after (sb./sth.) The police car followed the suspect.

((sth.)) to obey or act according to (sth.) You must follow the rules.

((sth.)) to understand the meaning of (sth.) Do you follow me?

Synonyms: pursue, obey, understand; Antonyms: lead, precede

From Old English 'folgian', meaning 'to accompany, to pursue'.

Picture a line of ducklings following their mother to remember the meaning of going after someone.