Adhere vs Attach vs Comply vs Follow vs Obey

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Adhere

Formell Top 3.000 (häufig) C1 verb

Attach

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B1 verb

Comply

Top 5.000 (recht häufig) C1 verb

Follow

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A1 verb

Obey

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B2 verb

Am formellsten: Adhere

	Adhere	Attach	Comply	Follow	Obey
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/ədˈhɪə(r)/","/ədˈhɪəz/","/ədˈhɪəd/","/ədˈhɪərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ədˈhɪr/","/ədˈhɪrz/","/ədˈhɪrd/","/ədˈhɪrɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/əˈtætʃ/","/əˈtætʃɪz/","/əˈtætʃt/","/əˈtætʃɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈtætʃ/","/əˈtætʃɪz/","/əˈtætʃt/","/əˈtætʃɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈplaɪ/","/kəmˈplaɪz/","/kəmˈplaɪd/","/kəmˈplaɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈplaɪ/","/kəmˈplaɪz/","/kəmˈplaɪd/","/kəmˈplaɪɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈfɒləʊ/","/ˈfɒləʊz/","/ˈfɒləʊd/","/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈfɑːləʊ/","/ˈfɑːləʊz/","/ˈfɑːləʊd/","/ˈfɑːləʊɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/əˈbeɪ/","/əˈbeɪz/","/əˈbeɪd/","/əˈbeɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈbeɪ/","/əˈbeɪz/","/əˈbeɪd/","/əˈbeɪɪŋ/"]/
Bedeutung	To stick to something or follow it closely.	to connect or fasten something to another thing	To follow rules or requests.	To go after someone or something or do what they do.	To do what someone tells you to do.
Beispiel	Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria adhere to the surface of the red cells.	Please attach the document to your email before sending it.	They refused to comply with the UN resolution.	I will follow you to the store.	In order to maintain order, everyone must obey the rules.
Register	Formell	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 3.000 (häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 5.000 (recht häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	C1	B1	C1	A1	B2
Wortart	verb	verb	verb	verb	verb
Kollokationen	closely, firmly, rigidly, to	firmly, securely, loosely, to	fully, reluctantly, happily, fail to, refuse to, with	closely, reluctantly, dutifully, beckon somebody to, beckon to somebody to, being followed, follow close behind (somebody), follow right behind (somebody), closely, quickly, shortly, (be) followed by something, follow in the wake of something, closely, quickly, shortly, (be) followed by something, follow in the wake of something, carefully, to the letter, dutifully, faithfully, blindly, slavishly, be expected to, be likely to, follow in somebody’s footsteps, follow in the tradition of somebody/​something, follow suit, not necessarily, logically, naturally, (on) from, not quite, be easy to, be difficult to, be hard to	immediately, instantly, quickly, have to, must, refuse to, be only obeying orders, a duty to obey, an obligation to obey
Antonyme	detach, separate, disobey	detach, remove	disobey, ignore, flout	lead, precede, guide	disobey, ignore
Häufige Fehler	Confused with 'adhere to' vs 'stick to' — they are not interchangeable., Using 'adhere' without a clear object — it needs to specify what is being adhered to., Assuming 'adhere' can only refer to physical sticking — it can also refer to following rules.	Confused with 'detach' – forgetting to use the right prefix., Using 'attaching' incorrectly in passive constructions., Not following with an object, e.g., 'attach to' instead of 'attach the document to'.	Using 'comply' without the preposition 'with'., Confusing 'comply' with 'compromise'., Misusing the tense, such as saying 'complyed'.	Confusing 'follow' with 'lead' — they have opposite meanings., Using 'follow' without an object (e.g., 'I will follow' should specify who or what)., Mistakenly using 'follows' in the past tense instead of 'followed'.	Confused with 'obeyed' in past tense usage., Using 'obey' without an object, which is incorrect., Mixing up 'obey' with 'comply' - they are similar but not interchangeable.
Hinweise zur Verwendung	Used in formal contexts, often in legal or technical language. It's appropriate when discussing rules, guidelines, or sticky substances, but less common in casual conversation.	Use 'attach' for both physical and abstract connections, like emails or documents. Less common in very formal writing. Avoid with informal language unless using slang.	Used in formal contexts, such as legal settings or official instructions. Less common in casual conversations. Avoid using in situations where agreement is more appropriate.	Use 'follow' when discussing tracking someone physically or conceptually (like ideas or trends). For social media, 'follow' often describes subscribing to someone's updates. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts.	Use 'obey' in contexts involving rules, laws, or authority figures. It's suitable for both formal and casual situations, but avoid using it with someone you know well unless discussing serious issues.

Häufige Fragen: Adhere vs Attach vs Comply vs Follow vs Obey

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Adhere, Attach, Comply, Follow und Obey?

Adhere: To stick to something or follow it closely. Attach: to connect or fasten something to another thing Comply: To follow rules or requests. Follow: To go after someone or something or do what they do. Obey: To do what someone tells you to do.

Was ist formeller: Adhere, Attach, Comply, Follow und Obey?

Adhere ist davon am formellsten.

Sind Adhere, Attach, Comply, Follow und Obey auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Adhere: C1, Attach: B1, Comply: C1, Follow: A1, Obey: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Adhere, Attach, Comply, Follow und Obey?

Adhere: verb, Attach: verb, Comply: verb, Follow: verb, Obey: verb.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Adhere: Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria adhere to the surface of the red cells. Attach: Please attach the document to your email before sending it. Comply: They refused to comply with the UN resolution. Follow: I will follow you to the store. Obey: In order to maintain order, everyone must obey the rules.

Kann ich Adhere, Attach, Comply, Follow und Obey austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Adhere, Attach, Comply, Follow und Obey sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.