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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Mr. Studwell shows that the successful countries were, surprisingly, not very good at following his preferred policies.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Women or even men my age, you live in your world, you are following your dreams. And you don’t think about something happening in your life.”

From Los Angeles Times

The government has abandoned plans to delay 30 council elections in England following legal advice.

From BBC

Separately, authorities issued an evacuation order Monday for several areas in the municipality of Orsieres "following severe weather and strong winds recorded," and with heavy rain forecast for later Monday.

From Barron's

ARK sold some of its Coinbase stock earlier this month following Bitcoin’s drop.

From Barron's

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