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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Treasury yields declined following softer-than-expected U.S. consumer price index gains and ahead of a shortened week featuring the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge.

From The Wall Street Journal

Guthrie was last seen on 31 January when a family member dropped her off at her home following a get-together at her daughter Annie's house.

From BBC

The outrageous offloading game of France was almost rewarded with a try for wing Attissogbe, following a clever Dupont chip kick but it was ruled out for offside.

From BBC

It may hurt, but it won’t match the pain of being wrong by following the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, concerns over those intrusions "escalated significantly" following the discovery of the threatening graffiti.

From BBC

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