Definitions
- Referring to actively seeking or striving for a goal or objective. - Talking about the act of chasing or following someone or something in order to catch or capture it. - Describing the act of engaging in a particular activity or interest with dedication and enthusiasm.
- Referring to the act of going after or coming behind someone or something. - Talking about the act of obeying or adhering to a set of rules, instructions, or beliefs. - Describing the act of monitoring or keeping up with someone or something's progress or development.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve movement towards a goal or objective.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical actions or mental pursuits.
- 3Both can be used in a positive or negative context.
- 4Both can be used to describe a process or progression over time.
- 5Both can be used to describe adherence to rules or guidelines.
What is the difference?
- 1Intent: Pursue implies a more active and intentional effort towards a specific goal or objective, while follow can be more passive or observational.
- 2Direction: Pursue often involves moving forward or towards a goal, while follow can involve moving in any direction, including backwards or sideways.
- 3Focus: Pursue emphasizes the individual's own actions and efforts, while follow can focus on the actions or progress of others.
- 4Connotation: Pursue is often associated with ambition, determination, and drive, while follow can be associated with obedience, compliance, or imitation.
- 5Usage: Pursue is typically used in a more formal or professional context, while follow is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Pursue and follow are both verbs that describe movement towards a goal or objective. However, pursue implies a more active and intentional effort towards a specific goal, while follow can be more passive or observational. Additionally, pursue is often associated with ambition and drive, while follow can be associated with obedience and compliance.
