fol·low·ing
ˈfä-lə-wiŋ 
1
: being next in order or time
the following day
2
: listed or shown next
trains will leave at the following times
: subsequent to
following the lecture tea was served
Synonyms
Examples of following in a Sentence
Adjective
She found a good job, and moved into a new house the following year.
We met again the following day.
Trains will leave at the following times: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.
If you have questions or comments, please write to us at the following address: P.O. Box 234,….
Noun
The band has a large and devoted following in Japan.
The movement quickly gained a following among young people.
Preposition
Following the lecture, refreshments were served.
We were tired for a few days following our trip.
Recent Examples on the Web
Melissa Houston, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The pass earned through those means is good through the remainder of the calendar year in which it was earned and the full following year.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
Michael Schreiber, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2024
Parkhurst had more than 1,000 pies delivered to startups and venture capital firms in San Francisco and New York, targeting potential clients and tech influencers with large followings on social media.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
How to Get Started: Choose a topic that interests you and resonates with an audience (for example business tips, lifestyle hacks, or industry trends)
Create regular content and build a following
Monetize through YouTube’s ad program or by securing sponsors for your podcast
4.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The pass earned through those means is good through the remainder of the calendar year in which it was earned and the full following year.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
Noun
Influencer Marketing Until the rule change, athletes with large social media followings weren’t able to monetize their success — unlike their fellow students.
—Michael Schreiber, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2024
Parkhurst had more than 1,000 pies delivered to startups and venture capital firms in San Francisco and New York, targeting potential clients and tech influencers with large followings on social media.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Following.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/following. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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following
1 of 3 adjective
fol·low·ing
ˈfäl-ə-wiŋ
1
: being next in order or time
the following day
2
: listed or shown next
following
2 of 3 noun
: a group of followers
following
3 of 3 preposition
: immediately after
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