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- [fol-oh throo]
- /ˈfɒl oʊ θru/
- /ˈfɒləʊ θruː/
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- [fol-oh throo]
- /ˈfɒl oʊ θru/
Definitions of follow-through word
- noun follow-through the completion of a motion, as in the stroke of a tennis racket. 1
- noun follow-through the portion of such a motion after the ball has been hit. 1
- noun follow-through the act of continuing a plan, project, scheme, or the like to its completion. 1
- noun follow-through The continuance or completion of a project. 0
- noun follow-through (sports) The continued action of a stroke, or of the delivery of a ball, after it has been hit or released. 0
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Origin of follow-through
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; noun use of verb phrase follow through
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Parts of speech for Follow-through
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
follow-through popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for follow-through
noun follow-through
- impact — the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision: The impact of the colliding cars broke the windshield.
- reaction — a reverse movement or tendency; an action in a reverse direction or manner.
- chain reaction — A chain reaction is a series of chemical changes, each of which causes the next.
- influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- effect — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
Antonyms for follow-through
noun follow-through
- cause — a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident?
Top questions with follow-through
- how to tie a figure-8 follow-through knot?
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