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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