2022-03-30
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน - Set – F - follow
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Dictionary.com:
ออกเสียง follows = “FOL-oh”
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expressions:
follows & as follows
Regardless of the singular or plural form of the noun that precedes,
one can never say “as follow.”
This is a matter of idiom, established usage,
that has no regard for grammatical convention:
“His comment was as follows.:
“Events on the schedule are as follows.”
If as is omitted, use follow orfollows
in accordance with usual grammatical principles:
“His comments follow,”
“His comments follows.”
“Events on the schedule follow.”
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 connection between 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.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
Choose the Right Synonym for follow
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
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.
fol′low·er·ship′ n.
Synonyms: follow, succeed, ensue, result
These verbs mean to come after something or someone.
Follow, the most general, refers to people or things
that come after another in time or order or
as a consequence or result:
You go first, and we'll follow.
He disregarded doctor's orders, and a relapse soon followed.
To succeed is to come next after another,
especially in planned order determined by considerations
such as rank, inheritance, or election:
The heir apparent succeeded to the throne.
Ensue and result are used only of events or conditions
that follow another in time.
Ensue usually applies to what is a consequence:
After the government was toppled, chaos ensued.
Result implies that what follows is caused by what has preceded:
Driving over the speed limit can result in a fine.
