Advertisement

Advertisement

following

Definition for following

adjective as in happening, being next or after

Strongest matches

coming, consecutive, ensuing, subsequent, succeeding, successive

Strong matches

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

Weak matches

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

noun as in persons of an interest or belief

Strongest match

Strong matches

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

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they were "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness".

Read more on BBC

Australia need 205 to win the first Ashes Test following another spectacular England collapse on the second day in Perth.

Read more on BBC

On Friday, markets swung back to anticipating a cut following supportive remarks by New York Fed President John Williams, a Powell ally.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

It's the right time for them, but a rocky time for the show - following several controversies in recent years.

Read more on BBC

The Mississippi Museum of Art paid $1 million for the historic house, which will be open to the public following restoration work.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Browse