follow vs use

follow is not a noun while use is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
follow	No	No	Yes	No
use	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, use is a hypernym of follow; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than follow:

Other hypernyms of follow include apply, practice.

follow (noun)	use (noun)
	the act of using
	(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
	exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
	what something is used for
	a particular service
	(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
	(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

follow (verb)	use (verb)
behave in accordance or in agreement with	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
keep informed	take or consume (regularly or habitually)
keep to	use up (resources or materials)
follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something	habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
grasp the meaning	avail oneself to
imitate in behavior; take as a model	seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
perform an accompaniment to
to travel behind, go after, come after
travel along a certain course
follow in or as if in pursuit
keep under surveillance
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
to subscribe to someone's updates on social media
to be subscribed to updates from another user on social media
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
be the successor (of)
follow with the eyes or the mind
work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of
adhere to or practice
be later in time
come after in time, as a result
be next
to bring something about at a later time than
to be the product or result
come as a logical consequence; follow logically