English word follow comes from Proto-Germanic *umbi ((with accusative) around, about.), Proto-Germanic *fullaz ((strong only) the whole, the entire. Full (not empty).), Proto-Germanic *fulgijaną ((transitive, +dat) to follow To follow.), Proto-Indo-European *(s)pl̥kyéti
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *umbi | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | (with accusative) around, about. |
| *fullaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | (strong only) the whole, the entire. Full (not empty). |
| *fulgijaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | (transitive, +dat) to follow To follow. |
| *(s)pl̥kyéti | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *fulgijaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | (transitive, +dat) to follow. |
| *fulgijaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To follow. |
| fylġan | Old English (ang) | |
| folgen | Middle English (enm) | |
| follow | English (en) | (transitive) To be a logical consequence of.. (transitive) To carry out (orders, instructions, etc.).. (transitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.. (transitive) To go or come after in a sequence.. (transitive) To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).. (transitive) To understand, to pay attention to.. (transitive) To walk in, as a road [...] |