fol·low·ing 
(fŏlō-ĭng)
(fŏlō-ĭng)adj.
1. Coming next in time or order: in the following chapter.
2. Now to be enumerated: The following people will report for duty.
3. Blowing in the same direction as the course of a ship or aircraft. Used of wind.
n.
1. A group or gathering of admirers, adherents, or disciples: a lecturer with a large following.
2. The item or items to be mentioned next: Please buy the following: milk, bread, and eggs.
prep.
Subsequent to; after: Following dinner, brandy was served in the study.