follow
beginnerA1/ˈfɒloʊ/ · fol-low
To go after or come behind; to move or travel in the same direction as.
Meanings
To go after or come behind; to move or travel in the same direction as.
پیچھے جانا یا ایک ہی سمت میں چلنا۔
پیروی کرنا
peeri karna
Common Collocations
- follow a path
- follow instructions
- follow trends
Example Sentences
I will follow you to the market.
میں آپ کو بازار تک پیچھا کروں گا۔
Main aap ko bazaar tak peechha karun ga.
It is important to follow the rules.
قواعد کی پیروی کرنا ضروری ہے۔
Qawaid ki peeri karna zaroori hai.
She decided to follow her dreams.
اس نے اپنے خوابوں کا پیچھا کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne apne khwabon ka peechha karne ka faisla kiya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of following a friend to find your way.
Imagine a line of people walking behind a leader.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں رہنا ہے تو پیروی کرنی ہوگی، ہر راستے کے اپنے اصول ہوتے ہیں۔
Mohabbat mein rehna hai to peeri karni hogi, Har raste ke apne usool hote hain.
If you want to stay in love, you must follow, Every path has its own rules.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور کی پیروی کریں گے تو چور ہی بن جائیں گے۔
Chor ki peeri karain ge to chor hi ban jayen ge.
If you follow a thief, you will become one too.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "fōlgan" — to pursue or follow
First known use: before the 12th century
The word has evolved from the Old English 'fōlgan', meaning to pursue or go after something, retaining its general meaning in modern English.