No. 222 in Thai
ตาม
"ตาม" means "to follow," "along," or "according to" in English.
In a sentence
เธอไปตามเส้นทางนี้จะถึงสถานีขนส่ง
Follow this path and you'll reach the bus station.
Here, 'ตาม' is used as a preposition meaning 'along' or 'following', referring to the direction to follow.
เขาทำงานตามคำสั่งของหัวหน้าเสมอ
He always works according to the boss's orders.
In this sentence, 'ตาม' means 'according to' or 'in accordance with' someone's directive.
ลูกแมวเดินไปตามแม่ของมัน
The kitten walks following its mother.
'ตาม' here signifies 'to follow' or 'going after' something or someone.
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