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following

[ˈfɑː.ləʊ.ɪŋ]

following Definition

  • 1coming after or as a result of something
  • 2happening or done after something else
  • 3the people who support and admire someone, especially a famous person

Using following: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "following" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Following the success of their first album, the band went on tour.

  • Example

    The following day, she received a phone call from her boss.

  • Example

    The following year, they decided to move to a different city.

  • Example

    She has a large following on social media.

following Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for following

Phrases with following

  • following in someone's footsteps

    to do the same thing as someone else, especially someone in your family, who is older or more experienced

    Example

    He followed in his father's footsteps and became a doctor.

  • the people or things that come next or after

    Example

    Please read the following instructions carefully.

  • the following day/week/month/year

    the day/week/month/year after a particular one

    Example

    I'll see you again the following week.

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Summary: following in Brief

The term 'following' [ˈfɑː.ləʊ.ɪŋ] refers to something that comes after or as a result of something else. It can be used as an adjective or a noun. Examples include 'Following the success of their first album, the band went on tour.' and 'She has a large following on social media.' Phrases like 'following in someone's footsteps' and 'the following' are also commonly used.

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