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
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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Kayla Grant, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Serena Williams and Meghan Markle's Friendship Timeline Lilibet appeared alongside Williams in a following post as the pair continued to play Candy Land while Meghan, dressed in a loose-fitting navy-blue top and pants, watched.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
Additionally, Netflix announced that the second season of the series will be broken into two parts, the first of which will premiere on August 6 with the second following on September 3.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Cassie appeared with her baby bump in a following close-up shot as Fine’s hands cradled her stomach.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Serena Williams and Meghan Markle's Friendship Timeline Lilibet appeared alongside Williams in a following post as the pair continued to play Candy Land while Meghan, dressed in a loose-fitting navy-blue top and pants, watched.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
Besides writing book, Stevens has launched a tanning product line that grossed $1 million its first year and has a TikTok following of nearly 500K.
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Mario Paredes will never forget studying literature under Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the future Pope Francis, in Buenos Aires.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
Additionally, Netflix announced that the second season of the series will be broken into two parts, the first of which will premiere on August 6 with the second following on September 3.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Following.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/following. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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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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