Following
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Following is an adjective meaning Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
Meaning
Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
More Meanings
- About to be specified.
- (of a wind) Blowing in the direction of travel, as opposed to headwind; downwind.
- (sometimes proscribed) After, subsequent to.
- In accordance with; as per.
- A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.
- Vocation; business; profession.
- (with definite article, treated as singular or plural) A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after.
Example Sentences
See the following section.
The following wind sped us on our way.
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Following the meeting, we all had a chat.
Word Forms
- followings
Synonyms for following
Depending on context, synonyms include succeeding, next, after, later, subsequent, posterior.
Antonyms for following
Common opposites include preceding, antecedent, anterior, earlier, erstwhile, ex.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include succeeding, next, undermentioned, favourable, favorable, tailing.
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