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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Councillor John Cotton and other council bosses will be providing oral evidence following Mr Guildford's next appearance in front of the committee on 6 January.

From BBC

Members of the trade union Nipsa, who are mostly administrative staff, voted in favour of industrial action following a recent ballot.

From BBC

National Rail said several routes were disrupted following the theft between Doncaster and Sheffield, which it first reported shortly before 05:30 GMT on Wednesday.

From BBC

Flack won the same award the following year with Killing Me Softly With His Song.

From BBC

Now, without one of his best buddies, Hill is learning to cope just fine — and his teammates are following his lead.

From Los Angeles Times

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