following
a body of followers, attendants, adherents, etc.
the body of admirers, attendants, patrons, etc., of someone or something: That television show has a large following.
the following, that which comes immediately after, as pages, lines, etc.: See the following for a list of exceptions.
Origin of following
1Other words from following
- non·fol·low·ing, adjective
Words Nearby following
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How to use following in a sentence
In the last year, her fusion exercise class has attracted a cult following and become de rigueur among the celebrity set.
How Taryn Toomey’s ‘The Class’ Became New York’s Latest Fitness Craze | Lizzie Crocker | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTBoth Ney and Abramoff have reentered the public spotlight following their sentences, writing books about their experiences.
Abramoff’s Advice for Virginia’s New Jailhouse Guv | Tim Mak, Jackie Kucinich | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTI was pregnant, uncomfortably so, for the first time and with twins, due the following March.
I Tried to Warn You About Sleazy Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 | Vicky Ward | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe following page details a tribute gag the Simpsons team inserted into the background of a scene.
Here’s the Lost Judd Apatow ‘Simpsons’ Episode, Penned by Judd Apatow | Asawin Suebsaeng | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTfollowing the Apatow references, Marge informs Homer that she needs to use the “Porta Potty.”
Here’s the Lost Judd Apatow ‘Simpsons’ Episode, Penned by Judd Apatow | Asawin Suebsaeng | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
There he gave orders for the car to be put into running condition for the following morning, and returned to the hotel.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeThen, with one accord, they all rose and began to steer their way around the furniture toward the hall, Goliath following.
The Boarded-Up House | Augusta Huiell SeamanThe fact that the day following the punishment parade was a Sunday brought about a certain relaxation from discipline.
The Red Year | Louis TracyAt the lesson following he accordingly presented himself with his arm in a sling.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayBut, instead of following up their victory, the half-resolute rioters camped near Guadalupe for the night.
The Philippine Islands | John Foreman
British Dictionary definitions for following
/ (ˈfɒləʊɪŋ) /
(prenominal) about to be mentioned, specified, etc: the following items
(as noun): will the following please raise their hands?
(of winds, currents, etc) moving in the same direction as the course of a vessel
a group of supporters or enthusiasts: he attracted a large following wherever he played
as a result of: he was arrested following a tip-off
usage For following
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