Difference between Follow and Observe

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: NOUN

The difference in the external diameter of a spring, especially of a coiled or helical spring, when unloaded and when compressed by its working load. The torsion of the rod which forms the coil tends to increase the diameter as the spring closes.
In billiards, a stroke which causes the cue-ball to follow the object-ball after impact.
A billiards shot in which the cue ball is struck above center so that it follows the path of the object ball after impact.

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: VERB

Perform an accompaniment to
Keep informed
Keep to
Follow with the eyes or the mind
Be the successor (of)
Follow in or as if in pursuit
Imitate in behavior; take as a model
Follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
Be later in time
To be the product or result
Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
Work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
Choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
Keep under surveillance
To travel behind, go after, come after
Travel along a certain course
Behave in accordance or in agreement with
Grasp the meaning
To bring something about at a later time than
Be next
Come after in time, as a result
Come as a logical consequence; follow logically
Accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of
Adhere to or practice

Behave as expected during of holidays or rites
Stick to correctly or closely
To obey a law, rule or custom; comply with.
To comment on something; to make an observation.
To follow the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion.)
To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
Show respect towards
Observe with care or pay close attention to
Make mention of
Follow with the eyes or the mind
Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
Observe correctly or closely
Conform one's action or practice to
Celebrate, as of holidays or rites
Watch attentively

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: INTRANSITIVE VERB

To grasp the meaning or reasoning of something; understand.
To come, move, or take place after another person or thing in order or time.
To grasp the meaning or logic of; understand.
To keep oneself informed of the course, progress, or fortunes of.
To be attentive to; pay close heed to.
To watch or observe closely.
To occur or be evident as a consequence of.
To come after in order, time, or position.
To engage in (a trade or occupation); work at.
To keep to or stick to.
To act in agreement or compliance with; obey.
To take as a model or precedent; imitate.
To adhere to; practice.
To accept the guidance, command, or leadership of.
To be parallel to.
To lie in the same path as.
To move in the direction of; be guided by.
To move along the course of; take.
To keep under surveillance.
To go after in pursuit.
To come or go after; proceed behind.

To make a remark; to comment; to make an observation{3}; -- generally with on or upon.
To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.
To watch or be present without participating actively.
To say something; make a comment or remark.
To take notice.
To maintain (silence or a period of silence), as out of respect for someone who has died.
To act in acknowledgment of (a holiday, for example); keep or celebrate.
To adhere to or abide by; comply with.
To say casually; remark.
To make a systematic or scientific observation of.
To watch attentively.
To be or become aware of, especially through careful and directed attention; notice.

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: TRANSITIVE VERB

To express as what has been noticed; to utter as a remark; to say in a casual or incidental way; to remark.
To be on the watch respecting; to pay attention to; to notice with care; to see; to perceive; to notice; to discover
To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: OTHER WORD TYPES

Take as a model
Imitate in behavior
Choose and follow
Follow logically
Come as a logical consequence
To be subscribed to updates from another user on social media
To subscribe to someone's updates on social media
Hence— To follow the line of speech, argument, or conduct adopted by a predecessor.
To result from, as an effect from a cause or an inference from premises; come after as a result or consequence: as, poverty often follows extravagance or idleness; intemperance is often followed by disease.
To engage in or be concerned with as a pursuit; pursue the duties or requirements of; carry on the business of; prosecute: as, to follow trade, a calling, or a profession; to follow the stage.
To conform to; comply with; take as a guide, example, or model: as, to follow the fashion; to follow advice or admonition.
To accept as a leader or guide; be led or guided by; accompany; hence, to adhere to, as disciples to a master or his teachings; accept as authority; adopt the opinions, cause, or side of.
To watch or regard the movements, progress, or course of: as, to follow a person with the eye.
To keep up with, or with the course or progress of; observe or comprehend the sequence or connecting links of: as, to follow an argument, or the plot of a play.
To pursue as an object or purpose; strive after; endeavor to obtain or attain to.
To engage in the pursuit of; seek to overtake or come up with; pursue; chase: as, to follow game or an enemy.
To come after in natural sequence, or in order of time; succeed.
To go or come after; move behind in the same direction: as, the dog followed his master home; follow me.
(idiom) (follow suit) To do as another has done; follow an example.
(idiom) (follow suit) To play a card of the same suit as the one led.
(idiom) (follow (one's) nose) To be guided by instinct.
(idiom) (follow (one's) nose) To move straight ahead or in a direct path.
(idiom) (as follows) As will be stated next. Used to introduce a specified enumeration, explanation, or command.

To remark; comment: generally with upon or on.
To be attentive; take note.
Keep, etc. (see celebrate), regard, fulfil, conform to.
Notice, Behold, etc. (see see).
Synonyms To eye, survey, scrutinize.
To keep with due ceremonies; celebrate: as, to observe a holiday; to observe the sabbath.
To adhere to and carry out in practice; conform to or comply with; obey: as, to observe the regulations of society; to observe the proprieties.
To heed; regard; hence, to regard with respect and deference; treat with respectful attention or consideration; humor.
To notice and remark, or remark upon; refer to in words; say; mention: as, what did you observe?
To see; perceive; notice; remark; hence, to detect; discover: as, we observed a stranger approaching; to observe one's uneasiness.
Specifically To subject to systematic inspection and scrutiny for some scientific or practical purpose: as, to observe natural phenomena for the purpose of ascertaining their laws; to observe meteorological indications for the purpose of forecasting the weather. See observation, 3.
To regard with attention or careful scrutiny, as for the purpose of discovering and noting something; watch; take note of: as, to observe trifles with interest; to observe one's every movement.

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: RELATED WORDS

Keep up, Keep abreast, Postdate, Trace, Work, Watch, Succeed, Espouse, Be, Pursue, Observe, Adopt, Accompany, Come, Comply

Remark, Honour, Mention, Note, Keep, Find, Honor, Respect, Notice, Maintain, Detect, Discover, Follow, Watch, Celebrate

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: DESCRIBE WORDS

Conform to, Stick with, Stick to, Keep abreast, Postdate, Trace, Work, Watch, Succeed, Espouse, Pursue, Observe, Accompany, Come, Comply

Observance, Monitor, Honour, Mention, Note, Keep, Find, Honor, Respect, Notice, Detect, Discover, Follow, Watch, Celebrate

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

People within the White House follow Carlson closely.
Interment will follow in Forest Meadows East Cemetery.
Anyone can participate if they follow the rules.
Consulate, you must follow the procedures detailed below.
Then the interface section would follow, as before.
Follow along as he covers each learning section.
Follow up Sales Letter Sample Follow up sales letter is written to extend the relation between the company and the customer.
If a team member does not follow a template, the others might think it is OK to not follow a template.
With our Instagram Auto Follow feature, you can set your Instagram account to follow other users based on your set criteria.
You also have the option to copy code for a Facebook follow button that works to get people to follow your personal account.

Always drive safely, takingcare to observe your surroundings.
Observe the spores under low and high power.
Did you observe any changes in the weather?
In the following videos you will observe Dr.
One who has personally seen something; to observe.
We walk, true enough, and we observe, and we do; but it is God Who He makes us to walk, to observe, to do.
Verify they observe the exemption Annex Building they observe the exemption the floor!
PL COMD, halt, observe the regulation pause, turn to the advance position, observe the regulation pause, then stand at ease.
It is that the analyst has to be very careful about what information to observe and what not to observe.
As you observe, be thinking about the underlying meaning of what you observe and record your thoughts and ideas accordingly.

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: QUESTIONS

Did Zuccarelli follow Anesi in painting landscapes?
Do financial analysts follow emerging-market companies?
Should Baptists follow the traditional Christian calendar?
Does faith follow baptism or does baptism follow faith?
Does structure follow strategy or strategy follow structure?
Do you follow people who don't follow you back on Instagram?
Do people who follow you on Twitter know if you follow them?
Is your own special way by Rutherford and Follow you Follow Me?
Why would someone Follow you on Instagram and not follow back?
How long should follow-up follow-ups be followed after SCT?

How many astronomical events did the Mayans observe?
Where to observe Cretaceous sedimentary rocks in Manitoba?
Which countries observe armed forces Remembrance Day?
Did the Freemasons observe ancient ritual cannibalism?
How did Enlightenment thinkers observe technological advancements?
Should United Methodists observe Passion/Palm Sunday?
What did Brunelleschi observe about parallel lines?
Does (central) Indonesia observe daylight saving time?
Does Natick observe American Indian Heritage Month?
What constraints does the randomize () function observe?

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FOLLOW AND OBSERVE

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: NOUN

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: VERB

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: INTRANSITIVE VERB

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: TRANSITIVE VERB

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: OTHER WORD TYPES

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: RELATED WORDS

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: DESCRIBE WORDS

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

FOLLOW vs OBSERVE: QUESTIONS