The word follow confuses me a little in some cases. For example, when I say:
This word should be followed by an article.
Does it mean that an article comes first then the word?
htrek This word should be followed by an article. Does it mean that an article comes first then the word? No, it means the word comes first, then the article.
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htrekThis word should be followed by an article. Does it mean that an article comes first then the word?
No, it means the word comes first, then the article.
Monday is followed by Tuesday.
The policeman followed the criminal.
htrekThis word should be following an article.The sentence above answers your question, i. e. Does it mean that an article comes first then the word?