English · Common Verbs

follows

/ˈfɒləʊz/

[/ˈfɒləʊz/]

third-person singular of follow

Beginnerverb

Definition

Third-person singular present of 'follow': used when he, she, or it goes after or obeys something.

Example

My little dog follows me from room to room wherever I go around the house.

My little dog follows me from room to room wherever I go around the house.

Etymology

From Old English 'folgian' (to follow, attend).

How & Where It’s Used

Used with singular subjects in the present tense for following or obeying.

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