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 tax raised $848 million in 2023, but revenue fell by more than half the following year despite a surging stock market.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the nine instances when the index is up at least 10% three years in a row, the average move the following year is only a 4.6% rise, according to Evercore ISI.

From Barron's

But it dimmed in the decades following his initial success.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some economists anticipate further policy easing following a rate cut in December.

From The Wall Street Journal

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