Definitions

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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Crédit Agricole said in a note that the ruling coalition was likely to win since public support for the Takaichi government, which was formed following a party vote in October, is high.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the following days, dozens of other writers scheduled to appear withdrew from the festival.

From BBC

So when the old National Theatre of Wales closed at the end of 2024 following funding cuts from the Arts Council of Wales, Sheen came up with a plan for a replacement.

From BBC

Moon incurred tinnitus following an injury to his eardrum in recent years, which impacted his ability to work.

From Los Angeles Times

The prime minister has moved to reset ties with China after a tumultuous period between Ottawa and Beijing following Canada’s role last decade in the U.S. detention of a former Huawei Technologies senior executive.

From The Wall Street Journal

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