following

[ˈfɑː.ləʊ.ɪŋ]

following Definition

• 1. coming after or as a result of something
• 2. happening or done after something else
• 3. the 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

Synonyms for following

• subsequent
• ensuing
• succeeding
• next
• later

Antonyms for following

• preceding
• previous

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 following

  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.