Definitions
- Describing a situation where an event or action happens as a result of another event or action. - Referring to a sequence of events that occur one after the other. - Talking about a consequence or outcome that follows a particular action or decision.
- Referring to a situation where one thing comes after another in a sequence. - Describing a situation where someone goes after another person or follows their lead. - Talking about a consequence or outcome that results from a particular action or decision.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a sequence of events.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the consequences of an action.
- 3Both words can be used in the past tense to describe events that have already occurred.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Ensued is often used to describe a negative or unexpected consequence, while followed can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 2Timing: Ensued implies that the second event happened immediately after the first, while followed does not necessarily imply immediacy.
- 3Direction: Followed implies that one thing came after another, while ensued implies that one thing resulted from another.
- 4Connotation: Ensued has a more formal tone, while followed is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Verb form: Ensued is only used as a verb, while followed can be used as a verb, adjective, or noun.
Remember this!
Ensued and followed are both words that describe a sequence of events or consequences. However, ensued implies that one event resulted from another, often with a negative or unexpected outcome, while followed simply describes one event coming after another. Additionally, ensued has a more formal tone and is only used as a verb, while followed is more versatile and can be used in various forms and contexts.
