Definitions and Examples of follow, trail
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To come after or go behind someone or something.
Example
She asked her dog to follow her as she walked around the park.
To move or proceed slowly or wearily behind someone or something.
Example
The hiker decided to trail behind the group and enjoy the scenery.
Key Differences: follow vs trail
- 1Follow implies going behind someone or something, whereas forthgo means to go ahead of someone or something.
- 2Trail suggests moving slowly or wearily behind someone or something, while forthgo implies moving ahead with purpose.
Effective Usage of follow, trail
- 1Travel: Use forthgo when describing a journey where you are leading the way.
- 2Sports: Use forthgo when describing a player who is ahead of others in a race or competition.
- 3Daily Life: Use follow and trail when describing actions that involve going behind someone or something.
Remember this!
The antonyms of forthgo are follow and trail. Follow implies going behind someone or something, while trail suggests moving slowly or wearily behind someone or something. Use forthgo when describing a journey where you are leading the way or a player who is ahead of others in a race or competition. Use follow and trail when describing actions that involve going behind someone or something.