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- DictionaryFol·low·ing/ˈfälōiNG/
preposition
- 1. coming after or as a result of: "police are hunting for two men following a spate of robberies in the area"
noun
- 1. a body of supporters or admirers: "he attracted a worldwide following"
- 2. what follows or comes next: "the following are both grammatically correct sentences"
adjective
- 1. next in time: "the following day there was a ceremony in St. Peter's Square"
- 2. (of a wind or sea) blowing or moving in the same direction as the course of a vehicle or vessel.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
to engage in or be concerned with as a pursuit:[ ~ + object] to follow an ideal. to watch the development or progress of:[ ~ + object] to follow the news. to keep up with and understand (an argument, story, etc.): [ ~ + object] [ not: be + ~-ing] I can't follow your argument.
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.
