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ttareuda[따르다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

follow

1.Verb

  1. 1

    follow

    To go with someone behind him/her on the same track.

    Korean definition: 다른 사람의 뒤에서 그가 가는 대로 같이 가다.

    • The detective followed the criminal all the way to his house.

    • The children ran after the fire truck to see where the fire was.

  2. 2

    equal; match

    To reach the same level as an advanced one.

    Korean definition: 보다 높은 수준의 것과 같은 수준에 이르다.

    • Among high school soccer teams, no school can match our school's team.

    • I'm also told I make good kimchi stew, but I've still got a long way to go to match Grandmother's skill.

  3. 3

    respect

    To be near or follow someone because one likes or respects him/her.

    Korean definition: 좋아하거나 존경해서 가까이 좇다.

    • Our puppy doesn't warm up to strangers easily.

    • Jisu looks up to her seniors and so is adored by them.

  4. 4

    obey; conform to

    To do exactly as in a decided law, procedure, practice, or someone's opinion.

    Korean definition: 정해진 법규나 절차, 관행 또는 다른 사람의 의견을 그대로 실행하다.

    • The principal emphasized to the students that they must follow the school rules in everything.

    • At our school's graduation ceremony, following custom, the juniors give gifts to the graduating seniors.

2.Verb

  1. 1

    pour; spill

    To tilt an object that contains liquid and have the liquid flow out, little by little.

    Korean definition: 액체가 담긴 물건을 기울여 액체를 밖으로 조금씩 흐르게 하다.

    • Please just pour me a cup of hot coffee.

    • I poured the barley tea from the kettle into a cup.