as follows

In this manner

As follows introduces a list, enumeration, or detailed explanation that comes immediately after: The rules are as follows, Proceed as follows.

The phrase signals that specifics are about to be provided.

It remains singular regardless of whether what follows is one item or many—"as follow" is nonstandard.

Related

sequence · enumeration · explanation · colon · instruction · namely · itemized · broken down · i.e. · clarification · that is to say · like this · definition · as such · consequently · series · step by step · ensuing

Opposites
textual direction

as followsaforementioned

Previously mentioned in text

foregoing

specificity signal

as followset cetera

Indicates additional unspecified items

and so on · in summary · in conclusion · to summarize · and so forth

Family

following, follower, followed, followers, follows, unfollowed, unfollow, refollowed, unfollowing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G