as follows

phrase

: as comes next

—used impersonally

The names of the winners are as follows: Maria, James, and Sylvia.

Examples of as follows in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The five low-risk sleep factors researchers identified are as follows. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

After meeting at an event in Miami with another client, NBA star Shaquille O’Neal, the pitch to Beckham was as follows. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 July 2026

With one event complete, the inaugural X Games League standings are as follows. — Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for as follows

• hollows
• swallows