Comply против Conform против Follow против Obey против Submit

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Comply

Топ 5000 (довольно частое) C1 verb

Conform

Топ 2000 (частое) B1

Follow

Топ 1000 (очень частое) A1 verb

Obey

Топ 1000 (очень частое) B2 verb

Submit

Топ 2000 (частое) B2 verb

	Comply	Conform	Follow	Obey	Submit
Произношение	🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈplaɪ/","/kəmˈplaɪz/","/kəmˈplaɪd/","/kəmˈplaɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈplaɪ/","/kəmˈplaɪz/","/kəmˈplaɪd/","/kəmˈplaɪɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //kənˈfɔːm// 🇺🇸 //kənˈfɔrm//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈfɒləʊ/","/ˈfɒləʊz/","/ˈfɒləʊd/","/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈfɑːləʊ/","/ˈfɑːləʊz/","/ˈfɑːləʊd/","/ˈfɑːləʊɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/əˈbeɪ/","/əˈbeɪz/","/əˈbeɪd/","/əˈbeɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈbeɪ/","/əˈbeɪz/","/əˈbeɪd/","/əˈbeɪɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/səbˈmɪt/","/səbˈmɪts/","/səbˈmɪtɪd/","/səbˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/səbˈmɪt/","/səbˈmɪts/","/səbˈmɪtɪd/","/səbˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/
Значение	Следовать правилам или просьбам. To follow rules or requests.	вести себя так же, как другие, или следовать правилам to act in the same way as others or follow rules	Идти за кем-то или чем-то, или делать то же самое, что и они. To go after someone or something or do what they do.	Делать то, что тебе говорят. To do what someone tells you to do.	To give something for someone to look at or decide on. To give something for someone to look at or decide on.
Пример	They refused to comply with the UN resolution.	Students are expected to conform to the school's dress code.	I will follow you to the store.	In order to maintain order, everyone must obey the rules.	Please submit your application before the deadline.
Регистр	Нейтральное	Нейтральное	Нейтральное	Нейтральное	Нейтральное
Насколько частое	Топ 5000 (довольно частое)	Топ 2000 (частое)	Топ 1000 (очень частое)	Топ 1000 (очень частое)	Топ 2000 (частое)
Уровень CEFR	C1	B1	A1	B2	B2
Часть речи	verb		verb	verb	verb
Сочетания	fully, reluctantly, happily, fail to, refuse to, with	conform to expectations, conform to rules, conform to standards, conform with guidelines, conform to social norms	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	formally, respectfully, humbly, ask somebody to, invite somebody to, require somebody to, for, to, voluntarily, willingly, meekly, refuse to, agree to, be prepared to, to
Антонимы	disobey, ignore, flout	deviate, dissent, disobey	lead, precede, guide	disobey, ignore	withdraw, cancel
Частые ошибки	Using 'comply' without the preposition 'with'., Confusing 'comply' with 'compromise'., Misusing the tense, such as saying 'complyed'.	Confused with 'inform' vs 'conform', Incorrectly using 'conform' without 'to', Using 'conform' in overly casual contexts	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.	Confusing 'submit' with 'send' - 'Submit' often implies a formal process., Using 'submit' without a clear object., Overusing 'submit' instead of simpler verbs like 'give' or 'hand in' in informal scenarios.
Заметки по употреблению	Используется в формальных контекстах, таких как юридические ситуации или официальные инструкции. Реже встречается в повседневных разговорах. Избегайте использования в ситуациях, где более уместно слово «соглашаться». 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.	Используйте 'conform' в контексте социального поведения или правил. Избегайте в неформальной обстановке. Use 'conform' in contexts involving social behavior or rules. Avoid in informal settings.	Слово 'follow' используется, когда речь идет о физическом преследовании кого-то или о следовании чему-то в переносном смысле (например, идеям или трендам). В социальных сетях 'follow' часто означает подписку на обновления кого-либо. Избегайте использования в слишком формальных контекстах. 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.	Слово 'obey' используется в контексте правил, законов или авторитетных лиц. Оно подходит как для формальных, так и для неформальных ситуаций, но лучше избегать его использования с близкими людьми, если только речь не идет о серьезных вопросах. 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.	Used in formal and neutral contexts, such as in applications or proposals. Avoid using ‘submit’ in very casual conversations. Used in formal and neutral contexts, such as in applications or proposals. Avoid using ‘submit’ in very casual conversations.

Посмотри в реальных клипах

Let's follow him and see how he behaves.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

Isildur, hurry! Follow me.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Grima, you need not follow him.

Let's follow him and see how he behaves.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

Isildur, hurry! Follow me.

Follow

Частые вопросы: Comply против Conform против Follow против Obey против Submit

В чём разница между Comply, Conform, Follow, Obey и Submit?

Comply: To follow rules or requests. Conform: to act in the same way as others or follow rules Follow: To go after someone or something or do what they do. Obey: To do what someone tells you to do. Submit: To give something for someone to look at or decide on.

Что сложнее: Comply, Conform, Follow, Obey и Submit?

Comply имеет самый высокий уровень, C1, по шкале CEFR.

У Comply, Conform, Follow, Obey и Submit одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Comply: C1, Conform: B1, Follow: A1, Obey: B2, Submit: B2 по шкале CEFR.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Comply: They refused to comply with the UN resolution. Conform: Students are expected to conform to the school's dress code. Follow: I will follow you to the store. Obey: In order to maintain order, everyone must obey the rules. Submit: Please submit your application before the deadline.

Можно ли использовать Comply, Conform, Follow, Obey и Submit взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Comply, Conform, Follow, Obey и Submit близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.