following

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following

A following wind helps the sailboat move quickly across the lake.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Coming after or next in a sequence: Refers to something that occurs immediately after something else in time or order.
    • About to be mentioned: Used to introduce a list or group of items that will be specified next.
    • Moving in the same direction: Describes something that goes or proceeds behind or in the same path as something else.

  2. Noun:

    • A group of supporters or admirers: A body of people who follow or admire a person, group, or set of ideas.
    • The act of coming after or pursuing: The action of following.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • Please answer the following questions. (Please answer the questions listed next.)
    • We met on the following day. (We met on the day after that one.)
    • A following wind helped the sailors. (A wind blowing in the same direction helped the sailors.)

  • Noun:

    • The artist has a large following on social media. (The artist has many supporters on social media.)
    • The following of the suspect was the detective's priority. (The pursuit of the suspect was the detective's priority.)
Advanced Usage
  • "The following" (used as a noun phrase): Refers specifically to the thing or things about to be mentioned.
    • The following is a summary of events. (What comes next is a summary of events.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Follower (n): A person who follows or supports another.
    • She is a loyal follower of the team.
  • Follow (v): To come or go after; to pursue.
    • Follow me to the next room.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Subsequent, next, ensuing.
  • Noun: Entourage, supporters, pursuit.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Follow up (on): To pursue or investigate further; to take subsequent action.
    • The manager will follow up on your complaint next week.
Related Idioms
  • In the following manner: In the way that is described next.
    • Proceed in the following manner to assemble the product.
following

A following wind helps the sailboat move quickly across the lake.

Adjective
  1. in the desired direction
    • a following wind
  2. going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction
    • the crowd of following cars made the occasion seem like a parade
    • tried to outrun the following footsteps
  3. immediately following in time or order
    • the following day
    • next in line
    • the next president
    • the next item on the list
  4. about to be mentioned or specified
    • the following items
Noun
  1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
    • the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
  2. a group of followers or enthusiasts

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