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use vs follow

follow vs use

use is a noun but follow is not a noun.

use and follow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
follow No No Yes No
As verbs, follow is a hyponym of use; that is, follow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: avail oneself to
  • follow: adhere to or practice
use (noun) follow (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
use (verb) follow (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose behave in accordance or in agreement with
take or consume (regularly or habitually) keep informed
use up (resources or materials) keep to
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense) follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
avail oneself to grasp the meaning
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage imitate in behavior; take as a model
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
Difference between use and follow

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