follow-on

adjective

fol·​low-on ˈfä-lō-ˌȯn 

-ˌän

: being or relating to something that follows as a natural or logical consequence, development, or progression

follow-on noun

Examples of follow-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And a couple follow-on checks and few years later, Cursor swelled into an industry sensation, with SpaceX eventually acquiring the business for $60 billion in 2026—a deal estimated to drive $1 billion in returns to BoxGroup. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

What Could Be Next The Science paper is likely to catalyze follow-on research. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

South Africa was 238-8 at tea with Harmer and Maharaj able to go past the follow-on mark. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

Fraser and Wood were both asked about the potential for a sequel or follow-on movie given that the book’s writer Andy Weir has spoken about writing another novel connected to the story. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for follow-on

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon
• epsilon