following

fol·low·ing (fäl′ō iŋ)

adjective

that follows; next after the following year
to be mentioned immediately; to be dealt with next the following people were chosen
moving in the same direction that a ship is moving: said of the tide or wind

noun

a group of followers or adherents

after following lunch he left

the following

modif.

succeeding, next, ensuing, subsequent, coming, later, after a while, by and by, later on, a while later, then, henceforth, afterwards, presently, afterward, coming after, directly after, successive, in the wake of, pursuing, in pursuit of, in search of, on the scent, in full cry, resulting, consequent, latter, posterior, rear, hinder, back.

coterie, discipleship, clientele, public, audience, retinue, entourage, train, backing, followers, adherents, supporters, admirers, fans, devotees, hangers-on, patrons, dependents, retainers.

Converse of object

include: Tips to reduce fat in your diet include the following.
consider: Consider the following: Schools: We're all equal here.
attract: Whatever the future holds for National Milk Bars, they have attracted a cult following.
do: However for a quick install do the following: Click here.
suggest: I suggest the following: 1. A business pervaded by prayer and a sense of God's providence.
try: But if you haven't, try the following on your next caving trip.

Converse of subject

characterize: The business problems and opportunities addressable by this class of solutions can be characterized by the following.

Adjective modifier

loyal: But he is also a trainer who has gathered a fiercely loyal following among the nation's punters over the years.
devoted: It now has a devoted following among the Manchester glamor crowd.
enthusiastic: The band have combined these elements to form their own brand of indie pop that is amassing an enthusiastic following.
dedicated: Zounds for all I know could be the ultimate cult group with a dedicated following of thousands.
sizable: A corn and butter merchant, David Lewis, of Bridge Street, opposed the new Act and built up a sizable following.
huge: Released in June 2002, it quickly became a big game with a huge following.

Modifies a noun

paragraph: Welconstruct Terms & Conditions The following paragraphs are a summary of our terms and conditions.
advertisement: Advertisements The following advertisements appear in the Newsletter: Justis - A New Year, a New Look!
table: Comparative costs 3. The following table extracts the relevant comparative costs for options 4 and 8 from the Commissioner's report.
article: The following articles matched your search criteria ( Product and problem category. ) Results are usually listed with the most recent additions first.

Noun used with modifier

cult: With its growing cult following, Dance Monkey Boy, Dance!
celebrity: One is that it seems to have acquired a bit of a celebrity following.

Preposition: of

fan: He became a very famous ascetic, with a large following of fans.

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