Follow
Follow verb - To act according to the commands of.
Usage example: follow me, and you'll do OK
Listen
Listen verb - To pay attention especially through the act of hearing.
Follow is a synonym for listen in pay attention topic. You can use "Follow" instead a verb "Listen".
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- Y'know, what started the franchise was, like, this sense of wonder, and what has thus far concluded the franchise as a sense of formality; a predictable, time-consuming mess that asks you not of your sense of adventure or even your wits, but instead your ability to listen and follow directions.
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You know, what started the franchise was like this sense of wonder, and what has thus far concluded the franchise is a sense of formality; a predictable, time consuming mess that asks you not of your sense of adventure, or even your wits, but instead your ability to listen and follow directions.
Source: Web Video / Sequelitis -
Though if you listen closely, the bouncing of the ball from the walls and paddles does kinda follow the rhythm.
Source: Video Game / BIT.TRIP
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