following

Definitions

1. adjective

   Coming next.

   Examples

   • See the following section.
   • We left the following morning.
   ≈succeeding≈following≈next≈after≈later +25 more
2. adjective

   About to be listed or named.

   Examples

   • The following words have no definition.
   • Please read the following carefully before signing.
   ≈undermentioned≠abovementioned≠aforementioned≠aforesaid
3. adjective

   Blowing in the same direction as you travel.

   Examples

   • The following wind sped us on our way.
   • A strong following wind pushed the boat to shore.
4. preposition

   After something.

   Examples

   • Following the meeting, we all had a chat.
   • Following the storm, the power went out.
   ≠before≠prior to
5. preposition

   In line with rules or orders.

   Examples

   • Following all safety instructions, give a dose of the medicine.
   • Following your advice, I called the doctor.
   ≈per
6. noun

   A group of people who admire or support someone.

   Examples

   • He has a loyal following.
   • The team brought a big following to the match.
7. noun

   A person's trade or job, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • He took up bookbinding as his following.
   • Fishing was the family's following for three generations.
8. noun

   Things that are going to be listed next.

   Examples

   • The following is a letter from the president.
   • The following are the three most important questions.
9. noun

   The accounts that a user follows online.

   Examples

   • A new user takes some people as his followings.
   • She can read posts from all her followings.
10. verb

    Going after something or someone.

    Examples

    • He kept following the trail until it ended in the woods.
    • We are following the road to the lake.