following

following
I UK [ˈfɒləʊɪŋ] / US [ˈfɑloʊɪŋ] adjective, preposition, pronoun ***
Summary:

Following can be used in these ways: - as a preposition (followed by a noun): Following months of uncertainty, the government has finally announced its decision. - as an adjective (only before a noun): She arrived the following day. - as a pronoun: Please read the following carefully.
1) after something happens, or as a result of something that happens

The team blossomed following the appointment of the new manager.

Following his military service, Wilkins returned to his home town.

2) [only before noun] the following day, month, page etc is the next one

Sadly, Pietro died the following year.

The problem will be discussed in the following chapter.

3) used for referring to something that you are going to say or mention next, especially a list of people or things

Combine the following ingredients: brown sugar, flour, and butter.

Make sure you bring the following: sunglasses, sunscreen, a towel, and a swimsuit.

4) a following wind blows behind a boat, plane, or other vehicle and makes it travel faster

II UK [ˈfɒləʊɪŋ] / US [ˈfɑloʊɪŋ] noun [countable]
Word forms "following":
singular following plural followings
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a group of people who support or admire the work or ideas of a particular person or organization

The band still has a very loyal following in Germany.


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