26984 words

following

10 definitions ā€¢ 12 examples
1
after:

Examples:

The weeks following the riots were extremely tense.
Following the dinner, there will be a dance.
2
The following day, morning, etc. is the next one.
3
a wind that is blowing in the same direction as the one in which you are going:

Examples:

Thanks to a following wind, we arrived in Madrid fifteen minutes early.
4
(often used to introduce a list, report, etc.) of what comes next:

Examples:

The following is an extract from her diary.
5
a group of people who admire something or someone:

Examples:

attract a following She has attracted a large following among the rich and famous.
loyal following The shop has a small but loyal following.
devoted following She has built a devoted following for her country music.
6
a group of people who support, admire, or believe in a particular person, group, or idea
7
coming or happening after something else in order or time:

Examples:

Iā€™m busy on Thursday, but Iā€™m free the following day.
The following items were found ā€“ a ring, a wallet, and a watch.
8
a group of people who support, admire, or believe in a particular person, group, or idea:

Examples:

The candidate has a large following among young people.
9
what comes next; the following one or ones in a list, report, etc.:

Examples:

Will the following please stand ā€“ Neal, Crisonino, Druback, Thompson.
10
after:

Examples:

Following the ballgame, there will be a fireworks display.

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