following
1fol·low·ing
adjective \ˈfä-lə-wiŋ\Definition of FOLLOWING
1
: being next in order or time <the following day>
2
: listed or shown next <trains will leave at the following times>
Examples of FOLLOWING
- She found a good job, and moved into a new house the following year.
- We met again the following day.
- Trains will leave at the following times: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.
- If you have questions or comments, please write to us at the following address: P.O. Box 234,….
First Known Use of FOLLOWING
15th century
Related to FOLLOWING
- Synonyms
- coming, ensuing, next, succeeding
2following
nounDefinition of FOLLOWING
: a group of followers, adherents, or partisans
Examples of FOLLOWING
- The band has a large and devoted following in Japan.
- The movement quickly gained a following among young people.
First Known Use of FOLLOWING
15th century
3following
prepositionDefinition of FOLLOWING
: subsequent to <following the lecture tea was served>
Examples of FOLLOWING
- Following the lecture, refreshments were served.
- We were tired for a few days following our trip.
First Known Use of FOLLOWING
circa 1926
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