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The meaning of FOLLOWING is being next in order or time. How to use following in a sentence.
Synonyms for FOLLOWING: next, ensuing, coming, second, succeeding, subsequent, on deck, successive; Antonyms of FOLLOWING: previous, prior, foregoing, precedent, former, preceding, past, last.
We use following without the + noun phrase to mean ‘after’, ‘in response to’ or ‘as a result of’: … (Definition of following from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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adjective. that follows or moves in the same direction: a following wind. that comes after or next in order or time; ensuing: the following day. that is now to follow; now to be mentioned, described, related, or the like: Check the following report for details.
FOLLOWING meaning: 1. after: 2. The following day, morning, etc. is the next one. 3. a wind that is blowing in the…. Learn more.
Definitions of following. noun. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture. synonyms: chase, pursual, pursuit. see more. adjective. immediately following in time or order. “the following day” synonyms: next. succeeding. coming after or following. adjective. going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction.
1. : to go, proceed, or come after. followed the guide. 2. a. : to engage in as a calling or way of life : pursue. wheat-growing is generally followed here. b. : to walk or proceed along. follow a path. 3. a. : to be or act in accordance with. follow directions. b. : to accept as authority : obey. followed his conscience.
2 days ago · 1. preposition. Following a particular event means after that event. In the centuries following Christ's death, Christians genuinely believed the world was about to end. 2. adjective [det ADJ] The following day, week, or year is the day, week, or year after the one you have just mentioned.
adj. 1. Coming next in time or order: in the following chapter. 2. Now to be enumerated: The following people will report for duty. 3. Blowing in the same direction as the course of a ship or aircraft. Used of wind. n. 1. A group or gathering of admirers, adherents, or disciples: a lecturer with a large following. 2.
