Definitions
- Referring to the act of going after someone or something in order to keep up with them. - Describing the act of obeying or adhering to a set of instructions or rules. - Talking about monitoring or observing someone or something over time.
- Referring to the act of chasing or following someone or something with the intention of catching or capturing them. - Describing the act of actively seeking or striving towards a goal or objective. - Talking about engaging in a particular activity or interest on a regular basis.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve some form of movement or action towards a goal.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical or mental activities.
- 3Both can be used in a positive or negative context.
- 4Both can be used to describe ongoing or repeated actions.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Follow is often associated with keeping up with someone or something, while pursue implies actively seeking or striving towards a goal.
- 2Action: Follow can be passive, while pursue is always active.
- 3Goal: Follow does not necessarily imply a specific goal, while pursue always has a clear objective in mind.
- 4Intensity: Pursue implies a higher level of commitment or effort than follow.
- 5Connotation: Follow can have a neutral or positive connotation, while pursue can have a more intense or even obsessive connotation.
Remember this!
While both follow and pursue involve some form of movement or action towards a goal, the main difference between them lies in their intention and intensity. Follow is often passive and implies keeping up with someone or something, while pursue is always active and implies actively seeking or striving towards a specific goal or objective with a higher level of commitment or effort.
