follow closely

Related
  • shadowLight blocked by object
  • pursueFollow to catch
  • trackPath or monitored route
  • stalkPlant's vertical support
  • tailRear animal appendage

hound · monitor · watch · chase · dogging · heels · keep pace · stick to · scrutinize · observe · mimic · emulate · adhere · cling · imitate · copy · obey · heed

Opposites
physical distance in following

follow closelylag behind

Fail to keep pace

hang back · keep one's distance · fall back · stay back · fall behind

attention/adherence to something

follow closelyignore

Refuse to notice

disregard · tune out · neglect · overlook · skim

leading vs following

follow closelylead

Dense metal, symbol Pb

go ahead · take the lead · forge ahead · stay ahead · go first

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