fol·low·ing
ˈfä-lə-wiŋ 
1
: being next in order or time
the following day
2
: listed or shown next
trains will leave at the following times
: subsequent to
following the lecture tea was served
Synonyms
Examples of following in a Sentence
Adjective
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,….
Noun
The band has a large and devoted following in Japan.
The movement quickly gained a following among young people.
Preposition
Following the lecture, refreshments were served.
We were tired for a few days following our trip.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
Alabama reached the top of the college football world in Saban's third season with a perfect 14-0 season capped off with a win in the BCS National Championship Game against Texas, and remained a national championship contender in every following season.
—USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024
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Adjective
Miller got hit in the back in the second half of Thursday night’s loss to Milwaukee and was still sore following pregame warmups in Philadelphia, causing the Hornets to hold him out and go with Seth Curry in his place, giving Curry his first career start with his hometown team.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
Alabama reached the top of the college football world in Saban's third season with a perfect 14-0 season capped off with a win in the BCS National Championship Game against Texas, and remained a national championship contender in every following season.
—USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024
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“Following.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/following. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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following
1 of 3 adjective
fol·low·ing
ˈfäl-ə-wiŋ
1
: being next in order or time
the following day
2
: listed or shown next
following
2 of 3 noun
: a group of followers
following
3 of 3 preposition
: immediately after
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