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follows

The correct spelling is follows.

How to pronounce follows

/ˈfɒləʊz/
noun

IPA: /ˈfɒləʊz/

Say it like: Fol-low-s

The correct spelling is follows. (sometimes attributive) In billiards and similar games, a stroke causing a ball to follow another ball after hitting it. For example: "a follow shot"

Usage Examples

a follow shot

Follow that car!

B follows A in the alphabet.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(sometimes attributive) In billiards and similar games, a stroke causing a ball to follow another ball after hitting it.
  2. 2.The act of following another user's online activity.

verb

  1. 1.To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.
  2. 2.To go or come after in a sequence.
  3. 3.To carry out (orders, instructions, etc.).
  4. 4.To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).
  5. 5.To understand, to pay attention to.

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