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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“We are evaluating why the CBP team may not have been following that protocol,” Miller said.

From Los Angeles Times

The chip maker’s shares fell last week following a disappointing revenue forecast for the current quarter as demand outstripped supply.

From Barron's

The dollar is staring at its sharpest January slide in eight years, following a dismal 2025.

From Barron's

Those songs drove some fans away, but Ye still has a large following.

From The Wall Street Journal

A university cricket club has been suspended for the rest of the academic year, with players banned, following an investigation into reports of serious misconduct.

From BBC

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