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[fol-oh-ing] Origin

fol·low·ing

[fol-oh-ing]
noun
1.
a body of followers, attendants, adherents, etc.
2.
the body of admirers, attendants, patrons, etc., of someone or something: That television show has a large following.
3.
the following, that which comes immediately after, as pages, lines, etc.: See the following for a list of exceptions.
adjective
4.
that follows or moves in the same direction: a following wind.
5.
that comes after or next in order or time; ensuing: the following day.
6.
that is now to follow; now to be mentioned, described, related, or the like: Check the following report for details.

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English folwing. See follow, -ing1, -ing2

non·fol·low·ing, adjective
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following
c.1300, action of the verb follow. Meaning a body of disciples or retainers is from mid-15c.
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