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The meaning of FOLLOWING is being next in order or time. How to use following in a sentence.
1. A group or gathering of admirers, adherents, or disciples: a lecturer with a large following. 2. The item or items to be mentioned next: Please buy the following: milk, bread, and eggs. prep. Subsequent to; after: Following dinner, brandy was served in the study. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
following noun (GROUP OF PEOPLE) [ C ] a group of people who support, admire, or believe in a particular person, group, or idea: The candidate has a large following among young people.
Synonyms for FOLLOWING: next, ensuing, coming, second, succeeding, subsequent, on deck, successive; Antonyms of FOLLOWING: previous, prior, foregoing, precedent, former, preceding, past, last.
As a noun, following can refer to a group of fans or a bunch of people who follow someone in the sense of believing in them. A band might have a large following, and the leader of a cult also has a devoted following.
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.
Definition of follow verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The following refers to the thing or things that you are about to mention. The following is a paraphrase of what was said. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: chest pains, high blood pressure, or heart disease.
Definition of following noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
