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Following

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ · adjective

Meaning

Coming next, either in sequence or in time..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
  2. About to be specified.
  3. (of a wind) Blowing in the direction of travel, as opposed to headwind; downwind.
  4. (sometimes proscribed) After, subsequent to.
  5. In accordance with; as per.
  6. A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.
  7. Vocation; business; profession.
  8. (with definite article, treated as singular or plural) A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after.

Example Sentences

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Towards the following morning, the thermometer fell to 5°; and at daylight, there was not an atom of water to be seen in any direction.
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The following wind sped us on our way.
Following the meeting, we all had a chat.
We published our findings following a thorough review of others' earlier reports.
Following all relevant safety instructions, administer a dose of the corticosteroid.
Administer a dose of the corticosteroid, following all relevant safety instructions.

Synonyms for following

succeedingfollowingnextafterlatersubsequentposteriorsuccessorulteriorundermentionedperpursuitchasestalkingtailingshadowingpursuingfollowers

Antonyms for following

precedingantecedentanteriorearliererstwhileexforegoneformerhithertooldoldenpastprecedentpreviouspriorquondamsometimeused-to-bewhilomabovementionedaforementionedaforesaidbeforeprior toleading

Related Words

succeedingnextundermentionedfavourablefavorabletailingpursuingpursuitchasestalkingshadowingfollowerssequelfollow-upfollow-onconsecutivesuccessiveconsequentialsubsequentsubsequently

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does following mean?

Following means Coming next, either in sequence or in time..

What is a synonym for following?

Common synonyms include succeeding, following, next, after.

What is the opposite of following?

Possible antonyms include preceding, antecedent, anterior, earlier.

How do you use following in a sentence?

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