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following
adjective, preposition, pronoun UK /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ 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 happensThe team blossomed following the appointment of the new manager. Following his military service, Wilkins returned to his home town. Synonyms and related words
After another event or time 2 only before nounthe following day, month, page etc is the next oneSadly, 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 thingsCombine 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 Synonyms and related words
Describing and measuring the wind the Beaufort scale biting cutting
following
adjective, preposition, pronoun US /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ 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 happensThe team blossomed following the appointment of the new manager. Following his military service, Wilkins returned to his hometown. Synonyms and related words
After another event or time 2 only before nounthe following day, month, page, etc. is the next oneSadly, 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 thingsCombine the following ingredients: brown sugar, flour, and butter. Make sure you bring the following: sunglasses, suntan lotion, a towel, and a swimsuit. 4 a following wind blows behind a boat, airplane, or other vehicle and makes it travel faster Synonyms and related words
Describing and measuring the wind the Beaufort scale biting cutting
following
noun countable UK /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ 1 a group of people who support or admire the work or ideas of a particular person or organizationThe band still has a very loyal following in Germany. Synonyms and related words
Supporters of ideas, plans or people supporter follower advocate
following
noun countable US /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ 1 a group of people who support or admire the work or ideas of a particular person or organizationThe band still has a very loyal following in Germany. Synonyms and related words
Supporters of ideas, plans or people supporter follower advocate
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