adj
following
FO-loh-ihng
adj
1
Coming next, whether in a sequence, list, or in time.
"Please read the following instructions carefully."
prep
1
After or as a result of.
"Following the announcement, share prices rose sharply."
noun
1
A group of supporters, fans, or admirers.
"The band built a loyal following over two decades."
How to Use Following
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat comes next, or "after" something happened, or a group of supporters/fans.
Common pairings
the following day
a large following
following an incident
Word Forms
followings plural
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Etymology
Formed from "follow" plus the "-ing" ending.