Definitions
ensue
- Referring to something that happens as a result of a previous event or action. - Talking about the natural consequence of a particular situation. - Describing a sequence of events that occur one after another.
- Referring to moving behind someone or something. - Talking about obeying instructions or adhering to rules. - Describing a sequence of events that occur one after another.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a sequence of events.
- 2Both words can be used to talk about cause and effect.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the order in which things happen.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Follow is more commonly used than ensue in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Follow can mean both physically moving behind someone or something, as well as obeying instructions or adhering to rules. Ensue refers specifically to something that happens as a result of a previous event or action.
- 3Connotation: Follow is neutral in tone, while ensue can have a negative connotation when describing an undesirable outcome.
- 4Context: Follow can be used in a wide variety of contexts, while ensue is more limited in its usage.
Remember this!
Ensue and follow are both verbs that describe a sequence of events. However, ensue specifically refers to something that happens as a result of a previous event or action, while follow can refer to physically moving behind someone or something, as well as obeying instructions or adhering to rules. Additionally, follow is more commonly used and has a wider range of contexts than ensue.
