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

Investors’ sentiment has been buoyed by a wave of multibillion-dollar deals, with IPOs and follow-on offerings raising $37.4 billion so far in 2025—the highest since the record-breaking year of 2021 and a sharp jump from $5.1 billion during the same period last year. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025

Stellar Ventures is also preparing to raise a second fund to provide follow-on capital for its existing portfolio and to invest in additional early-stage space technology companies. —Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

Meta’s success has prompted rapid follow-on moves from Apple, Google (via Android XR), and Snap, with key consumer AR glasses expected by 2026–2027. —Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

Our goal is the elimination of Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs and to set favorable conditions for follow-on negotiations. —Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for follow-on

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