Definitions
- Referring to the act of obeying a rule, law, or request. - Describing the act of conforming to a standard or requirement. - Talking about adhering to a set of guidelines or regulations.
- Referring to the act of going after or coming after someone or something. - Describing the act of pursuing a course of action or a plan. - Talking about adhering to a set of instructions or guidelines.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve doing what is expected or required.
- 2Both imply obedience or adherence to a set of rules or guidelines.
- 3Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 4Both are verbs that describe an action.
What is the difference?
- 1Direction: Comply implies following rules or requests from an authority figure, while follow can refer to any type of instruction or guideline.
- 2Scope: Comply is more specific and refers to a particular rule or requirement, while follow can be more general and refer to a broader set of instructions or guidelines.
- 3Connotation: Comply can have a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of agency or choice, while follow can have a neutral or positive connotation, suggesting a willingness to learn or improve.
- 4Usage: Comply is often used in legal or business contexts, while follow is more versatile and can be used in a variety of contexts.
- 5Intensity: Comply suggests a higher level of obligation or responsibility than follow, which can be more casual or optional.
Remember this!
Comply and follow are both verbs that describe an action of doing what is expected or required. However, comply is more specific and implies following rules or requests from an authority figure, while follow can refer to any type of instruction or guideline. Additionally, comply can have a negative connotation, while follow is more neutral or positive.
