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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That triggered a major reversal, with chip stocks going on to lag software stocks by 16 percentage points over the following 100 trading days.

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On Monday, the police said they were reviewing reports of alleged misconduct in a public office following accusations that Lord Mandelson gave Epstein sensitive information about the government.

From BBC

The following year, Carrefour said it would stop selling PepsiCo products in several European countries due to "unacceptable" price rises.

From BBC

But his lawyers returned to court on Tuesday afternoon following claims that the Lord of the Dance performance due to take place at Dublin's 3Arena had been called off with immediate effect.

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The suspects were arrested in Germany and in Greece on Tuesday following a coordinated effort between German, Greek and Romanian authorities.

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