Definition Dictionary

The act of following a principle, rule, or plan closely.

Following a winding or indirect route; also indirect in expression or action.

Willing to follow instructions or meeting stated requirements.

One word family: also includes compliance.

Following established practices or commonly accepted ideas.

Complicated and difficult to follow.

A conclusion or result that follows naturally or logically from something else.

Following an established habit or usual practice.

Disappointment following the loss of an earlier illusion or enthusiasm.

A group of companions, assistants, or attendants surrounding a person.

A concluding section that follows the main work.

Someone who stays near a person or group mainly to obtain personal benefit.

Not following a reasonable or consistent line of reasoning.

An independent-minded person who does not follow group conventions.

A person who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or patterns of behavior.

Indirect or following a longer, less straightforward course.

Following another person's ideas uncritically.

Following later in time or order.

Following an organized method or plan.

Done intentionally; also stubbornly determined to follow one's own wishes.