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following definition

fol·low·ing (fäl′ō iŋ)

adjective

  1. that follows; next after the following year
  2. to be mentioned immediately; to be dealt with next the following people were chosen
  3. 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
following Idioms

the following

  1. the one or ones to be mentioned immediately
  2. what follows

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following Synonyms

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.

Antonyms preceding*, former*, earlier.


following

n.

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


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

following Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Tips to reduce fat in your diet include the following.

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.

Modifies a noun

  • paragraph: Welconstruct Terms & Conditions The following paragraphs are a summary of our terms and conditions.

Noun used with modifier

  • cult: With its growing cult following, Dance Monkey Boy, Dance!

Preposition: of

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