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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The following year, he played five games for the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, averaging 2.4 points and less than one rebound and assist in about 10 minutes a game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

He’s following through on his vow to spend $1.5 trillion in fiscal 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It comes after last season was wrecked by injury following a £30m move from Club Brugge in 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Stock markets typically reach a “bottom,” in terms of marking a peak-to-trough retreat in price levels following a crisis event, well before that event is ultimately resolved.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Then she linked arms with Alyx and guided her out of the cafeteria, Julia and Ellen following in their wake.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

following

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