Definitions
- Referring to following rules, laws, or orders from authority figures. - Talking about adhering to a set of guidelines or principles. - Describing compliance with a specific command or instruction.
- Referring to going along with someone or something. - Talking about tracking or monitoring something over time. - Describing understanding or comprehending a concept or idea.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve doing what someone else says or suggests.
- 2Both are related to compliance and obedience.
- 3Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 4Both can be used in a positive or negative sense.
- 5Both can be used in various tenses and forms.
What is the difference?
- 1Authority: Obey is often associated with following orders or commands from an authority figure, while follow can refer to going along with anyone or anything.
- 2Compliance: Obey implies strict adherence to rules or laws, while follow can have a more flexible connotation.
- 3Direction: Obey emphasizes following a specific instruction or command, while follow can refer to a general direction or path.
- 4Intention: Obey implies a sense of obligation or duty, while follow can be done voluntarily or out of curiosity.
- 5Usage: Obey is more commonly used in formal or serious contexts, while follow can be used in both formal and informal situations.
Remember this!
Obey and follow are synonyms that both refer to doing what someone else says or suggests. However, obey is typically used in the context of following rules, laws, or orders from authority figures, while follow can refer to going along with anyone or anything. Additionally, obey implies strict adherence to instructions, while follow can be done voluntarily or out of curiosity.
