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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.
follow (something/somebody) I remember little of the days that followed the accident. A period of unrest followed the president's resignation. The first two classes are followed by a break of ten minutes. The main course was followed by fresh fruit. to follow I'll have soup and fish to follow.
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.
4 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. Following a day of medical research, the conference focused on educational practices. 2. adjective.
See follow in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: follow. Definition of follow verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
