followed Definition
- 1past simple and past participle of 'follow'
- 2happening or coming after something else in sequence or order
Using followed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "followed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She followed him into the room.
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The concert was followed by a fireworks display.
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The meeting was followed by a press conference.
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The recipe should be followed exactly.
followed Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with followed
followed suit
did the same thing as someone else
Example
When one company raised its prices, the others followed suit.
followed up
took further action to complete or continue something
Example
After the initial interview, the recruiter followed up with a phone call.
Example
He promised to help me move and he followed through on his promise.
Summary: followed in Brief
'Followed' [ˈfɒləʊd] is the past simple and past participle of 'follow'. It means happening or coming after something else in sequence or order. Examples include 'The concert was followed by a fireworks display.' and 'The recipe should be followed exactly.' Phrases like 'followed suit' denote doing the same thing as someone else, while 'followed up' and 'followed through' imply taking further action to complete or continue something.
