following

/ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/
noun
  1. A group of people who support or admire someone or something.
    • The singer has a large following on social media.
    • The new restaurant quickly gained a loyal following.
    • The author's following grew after her book became a bestseller.
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adjective
  1. Next in time or order; coming after.
    • The following day, we went to the beach.
    • Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
    • Please read the following chapter for homework.
  2. That follows or moves behind; pursuing.
    • We could see the following crowd from the window.
    • The following wind helped the sailors move faster.
    • The following car kept a safe distance.
preposition
  1. After; as a result of.
    • Following her advice, I changed my diet.
    • Following the meeting, we sent out a summary.
    • Following the storm, the town began cleanup efforts.
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