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following

8 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) following (adjective)
  2. 2) following (noun)
  3. 3) following (preposition)
  4. follow (verb)
  5. following sea (noun)
  6. follow out (verb)
  7. follow through (verb)
  8. follow up (verb)

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>
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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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