Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of going after someone or something in order to reach or catch them.
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/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She walked home, with her dog following behind.After lunch, let's discuss the following points.
Etymology:
Middle English from the present participle of folwen, an earlier form of follow, originating from Old English fylgian, traced back to Proto-Germanic fulgōną.
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