following

[fol-oh-ing] / ˈfɒl oʊ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

happening, being next or after

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coming consecutive ensuing subsequent succeeding successive

STRONG

attendant back hinder latter posterior pursuing rear resulting serial specified then trailing

WEAK

a while later after a while afterward coming after coming next consequent consequential directly after henceforth in pursuit in search of in the wake of later later on next next off on the scent presently proximate sequent sequential seriate supervenient when

Antonyms

STRONG

front preceding

WEAK

first leading

NOUN

persons of an interest or belief

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audience

STRONG

adherents circle clientage clientele cortege coterie dependents entourage fans group groupies hangers-on patronage patrons public retinue rout suite support supporters train

Antonyms

STRONG

opposition

WEAK

disbelievers

Example Sentences

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After realizing how unusual this star was, the students spent three hours studying it the following night.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The following season, the Bruins lost again in the Sweet 16, this time in a 78-69 nailbiter against Louisiana State.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The reality stars’ exchange with the emergency dispatcher played out in the video, with the dispatcher urging the couple to stop following the car.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Blake's night was over shortly after as he limped from the field and Leeds hit back following a similar defensive mishap at the other end.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I pause before following his instructions, in a way I wouldn’t have a few days ago, back when Theo’s things were just things and Theo was just a person who lived down the hall.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

following

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