play vs follow

play is a noun but follow is not a noun.

play and follow both are verbs.

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

As verbs, follow is a hyponym of play; that is, follow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than play:

play: play on an instrument
follow: perform an accompaniment to

Other hyponyms of play include sound off, strike up, swing, symphonise, symphonize, accompany, play along, bow, busk.

play (noun)	follow (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
an attempt to get something
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a preset plan of action in team sports
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
utilization or exercise
movement or space for movement
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
a theatrical performance of a drama
a weak and tremulous light
a state in which action is feasible
the removal of constraints
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

play (verb)	follow (verb)
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously	behave in accordance or in agreement with
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	keep informed
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line	keep to
consider not very seriously	follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
participate in games or sport	grasp the meaning
bet or wager (money)	imitate in behavior; take as a model
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle	perform an accompaniment to
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game	to travel behind, go after, come after
make bets	travel along a certain course
stake on the outcome of an issue	follow in or as if in pursuit
shoot or hit in a particular manner	keep under surveillance
employ in a game or in a specific position	choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
use or move	to subscribe to someone's updates on social media
use to one's advantage	to be subscribed to updates from another user on social media
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination	act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream	be the successor (of)
replay (as a melody)	follow with the eyes or the mind
perform music on (a musical instrument)	work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
play a role or part	accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of
perform on a certain location	adhere to or practice
be performed or presented for public viewing	be later in time
cause to emit recorded audio or video	come after in time, as a result
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity	be next
perform on a stage or theater	to bring something about at a later time than
emit recorded sound	to be the product or result
play on an instrument	come as a logical consequence; follow logically
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
behave in a certain way
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
behave carelessly or indifferently
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

play vs follow

play is a noun but follow is not a noun.

play and follow both are verbs.

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