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

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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

Her father is also a dancer, but was against her following in his footsteps.

From Barron's

Wednesday's PMI expansions "point to a partial reversal of the recent weakness in investment spending and construction activity", wrote Julian Evans-Pritchard of Capital Economics in a note following the data release.

From Barron's

Thailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured in July, both governments said, after a fresh ceasefire between the neighbours held for more than three days following weeks of deadly border clashes.

From Barron's

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