This is the 950th most frequent Malay word.
ikut
"Ikut" means "follow" or "join" in English.
Here, 'ikut' means 'to join or go along with'.
Saya akan ikut ke majlis itu.
I will join the event.
In this context, 'ikut' means 'to imitate or follow'.
Ahmad suka ikut perangai orang di sekelilingnya.
Ahmad likes to imitate the behavior of those around him.
Here, 'ikut' is used to indicate 'to follow or take a route'.