7.2.5.2 Follow

Use this domain for words related to following someone.

Louw Nida Codes: 
15T Follow, Accompany
15Q Come/Go Behind
  • What words refer to following someone?
    follow, follow someone around, tag along, follow on, come behind, come after, go last,
  • What words refer to following someone closely?
    be on someone's tail, be on someone's heels, tailgate, be right behind,
  • What words refer to following someone at a distance?
    follow at a distance,
  • What words refer to moving at the same speed as the person you are following?
    keep up, keep pace, stay up with,
  • What words refer to moving faster than the person following you?
    pull ahead,
  • What words refer to moving faster than the person you are following?
    gain on,
  • What words refer to moving slower than the person you are following?
    lag behind, fall behind, straggle,
  • What words refer to reaching someone that you are following?
    catch up with, overtake