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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But her house arrest order was lifted following the French couple's departure from Iran, her lawyer told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Several major sponsors backing the event had already pulled out following the announcement last week that West, who now goes by Ye, would headline the event.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Further increases will follow in the following two seasons, meaning that some fans will potentially be paying around £100 more for their season ticket by 2028.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Each spring, hundreds of thousands of birds gather here to feed and rest before lifting north again, following migratory paths far older than the farms and highways that now define the valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

When Mietje appeared the following morning, I took a small banknote from my purse and tore off a corner.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

following

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