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following

8 ENTRIES FOUND:

1fol·low·ing

adj \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

  1. She found a good job, and moved into a new house the following year.
  2. We met again the following day.
  3. Trains will leave at the following times: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.
  4. 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

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