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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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Why are millions of viewers following along with antique watch-repair videos and learning the craft themselves?

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

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

Germany phased out nuclear power following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She’d been following Duane’s ordeal through her telescope back on the Shipwreck and rushed over as soon as she could with a small jar of grease.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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