Following Definition
fŏlō-ĭng
adjective
That follows; next after.
The following year.
Webster's New World
To be mentioned immediately; to be dealt with next.
The following people were chosen.
Webster's New World
Now to be enumerated.
The following people will report for duty.
American Heritage
Moving in the same direction that a ship is moving.
Webster's New World
About to be specified.
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Wiktionary
Synonyms:
noun
A group of followers or adherents.
Webster's New World
The item or items to be mentioned next.
Please buy the following: milk, bread, and eggs.
American Heritage
Something to be mentioned immediately later. Used with the definite article the.
The following is a recommendation letter from the president.
Wiktionary
Vocation; business; profession.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- disbelievers
- nonbelievers
preposition
After.
Following lunch he left.
Webster's New World
Subsequent to; after.
Following dinner, brandy was served in the study.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Following
Noun
Singular:
following
Plural:
followingsIdioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Following
- the following
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