following

Meaning

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
2. (not-comparable) About to be specified.
3. (not-comparable) Blowing in the direction of travel, as opposed to headwind; downwind.

Prep

1. (proscribed, sometimes) After, subsequent to.
2. In accordance with; as per.

Noun

1. A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.
2. Vocation; business; profession.
3. (with-definite-article) A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after.
4. An account which is followed.

Verb

present participle and gerund of follow

follow

• Verb
• Noun

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Opposite of

preceding, current, subsequent, abovementioned, aforementioned, aforesaid, before, prior to

Synonyms

next

subsequent

after

pursuing

behind

later

going after

ensuing

coming

succeeding

observing

ahead

undermentioned

according to

successive

pursuit

practising

observation

watching

consecutive

tracking

chase

forthcoming

supporters

upcoming

below

entourage

posterior

afterwards

future

pursual

followers

serial

further

obeying

under

adherents

chasing

by

adherence

speedy

via

party

🥳

additional

observance

afterward

sequential

disciples

attendance

hereinafter

Translations

suivant

siguiente

seguente

seguinte

folgend

próximo

prochain

ακόλουθος

volgend

aanstaand

nächst

successivo

següent

entrante

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/

Etymology

By surface analysis, follow + -ing.

Sentences

On the following day , the first clear sign of danger appeared .

The national tour ended the following year as his management costs proved too expensive .

The following statements were printed in both English and traditional Chinese .

The driver died the following day , and the stoker a few days after that .

The following tables show which tapes are used on which days of various cycles .

The following were the members for Grenville .