Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

following

Adjective, Noun, Preposition
/ˈfɒl.oʊ.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of coming after or being behind something.
Examples
  • She enjoyed the following of her art exhibitions.
  • The following day, we went hiking.
  • He has a large following on social media.
Meaning
Following refers to the act of pursuing or being in the sequence after something. It can denote support or loyalty to a person, idea, or group.
Synonyms
  • Subsequent
  • Next
  • Successive
  • Consecutive