2020-09-30 คำชวนสับสน ชุด F - follows & as follows.

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2020-09-30

151209-1 คำชวนสับสน ชุด F - follows & as follows.

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Dictionary.com

ออกเสียง “Follow” = ‘FOL-oh’

Dictionary.com

SYNONYM STUDY FOR FOLLOW

Follow, ensue, result, succeed

imply coming after something else, in a natural sequence.

Follow is the general word: We must wait to see what follows. A detailed account follows.

Ensue implies a logical sequence, what might be expected normally to come after a given act, cause, etc.: When the power lines were cut, a paralysis of transportation ensued.

Result emphasizes the connectionbetween a cause or event and its effect, consequence, or outcome: The accident resulted in injuries to those involved.

Succeed implies coming after in time, particularly coming into a title, office, etc.: Formerly the oldest son succeeded to his father's title.

Abused, Confused, & Misused Words

follow

to go after; pursue; obey: follow one’s instincts

Not to be confused with:

fallow – marked by inactivity; plowed unseeded land: They let the land go fallow for a season.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language

Usage Note:

As follows (not as follow) is the established form of the idiom regardless of whether the noun that precedes it is singular or plural: The regulations are as follows.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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Verb

FOLLOW, SUCCEED, ENSUE, SUPERVENE

mean to come after something or someone.

FOLLOW may apply to a coming after in time, position, or logical sequence. speeches followed the dinner

SUCCEED implies a coming after immediately in a sequence determined by natural order, inheritance, election, or laws of rank. she succeeded her father as head of the business

ENSUE commonly suggests a logical consequence or naturally expected development. after the talk a general discussion ensued

SUPERVENE suggests the following or beginning of something unforeseen or unpredictable. unable to continue because of supervening circumstances