following

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Pronunciation
/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/
/ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.

Example Sentences
  • He had a loyal following.
2 Definition

Vocation; business; profession.

3 Definition

(with definite article, treated as singular or plural) A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after.

Example Sentences
  • The following are the three most important questions.
Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

Example Sentences
  • Follow that car!
2 Definition

To go or come after in a sequence.

Example Sentences
  • B follows A in the alphabet.
3 Definition

To carry out (orders, instructions, etc.).

Example Sentences
  • Follow these instructions to the letter.
4 Definition

To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).

5 Definition

To understand, to pay attention to.

Example Sentences
  • Do you follow me?
6 Definition

To watch, to keep track of (reports of) some event or person.

Example Sentences
  • I followed the incumbent throughout the election.
7 Definition

To subscribe to see content from an account on a social media platform.

Example Sentences
  • If you want to see more of our articles, follow us on Twitter.
8 Definition

To be a logical consequence of something.

Example Sentences
  • If you don't practise proper hygiene, illness is sure to follow.
9 Definition

To walk in, as a road or course; to attend upon closely, as a profession or calling.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Coming next, either in sequence or in time.

Example Sentences
  • See the following section.
2 Definition

About to be specified.

Example Sentences
  • The following words have no definition [...]
3 Definition

(of a wind) Blowing in the direction of travel.

Example Sentences
  • The following wind sped us on our way.
Preposition
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

After, subsequent to.

Example Sentences
  • Following the meeting, we all had a chat.