Definitions

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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It said its thoughts were with everyone affected by the tragedy and that following the attack it had "proactively" contacted Canadian police with information on the suspect.

From BBC

A couple's "faith in humanity has been restored" after a supermarket worker stepped in to buy them the essentials they needed following the birth of their daughter.

From BBC

The following day, he chatted with friends at the league’s Tech Summit in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stocks were mixed Tuesday following two days of gains that were powered by a tech comeback.

From Barron's

Stocks ticked higher Tuesday following the long holiday weekend as investors finally stopped selling momentum, risk, and growth stocks.

From Barron's

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