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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Benchmark has joined the legions of Microsoft bulls, citing an attractive entry point following the stock’s recent struggles.

From The Wall Street Journal

The article has only been invoked once before, when allies supported the U.S. following al Qaeda’s attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

From The Wall Street Journal

An SNP spokesperson said the party had comprehensively reviewed its complaints procedures since 2016 and highlighted that Swinney had ordered an independent review following Linden's conviction.

From BBC

"Last year, following an independent culture review, we set out the behavioural expectations for everyone who works with or for the BBC and we were clear action would be taken if these were not met."

From BBC

“The following shall be nationals and citizens of the United States at birth: a person born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,” the law said.

From Los Angeles Times

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