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theo

Pronunciation Northern /tʰɛw˧˧/ Central /tʰɛw˧˥/ Southern /tʰɛw˧˧/
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follow
6 senses 4 meanings
Verb
follow
Verb
obey
Preposition
along
+1 more senses
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6 senses · 4 meanings

follow

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to follow Movement & Transport ActionsTheme

To move behind someone or something or to go in the same direction.

vi Hãy đi theo con đường này để đến trung tâm thành phố.

en Follow this road to get to the city center.

Sense 2 Verb
to accompany

To go together with someone or to join them on a journey or activity.

vi Tôi muốn được đi theo bạn trong chuyến hành trình này.

en I want to accompany you on this journey.

obey

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to obey

To do what is required by a rule, law, or person in authority.

vi Mọi người phải làm việc theo đúng quy định đã đề ra.

en Everyone must work according to the established rules.

Sense 2 Verb
to believe in

To be a follower of or to believe in a specific religion or philosophy.

vi Gia đình anh ấy đã theo tôn giáo này từ nhiều đời nay.

en His family has followed this religion for many generations.

along

Preposition · 1 senses
Sense 1 Preposition
along

Moving in a path that is parallel to something else or following its edge.

vi Con đường chạy dài theo bờ sông.

en The road runs along the riverbank.

according to

Preposition · 1 senses
Sense 1 Preposition
according to

Based on what is stated or reported by a particular source or rule.

vi Theo dự báo thời tiết, ngày mai trời sẽ nắng ấm.

en According to the weather forecast, tomorrow will be sunny and warm.

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