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fol·low·ing
following
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- pronunciation:
- fa
lo
Ing
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a group of followers, supporters, or adherents.
- synonyms:
- adherents, fans, supporters
- similar words:
- claque, devotees, entourage, flock, partisans, retinue, train
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definition 2: |
admirers or patrons considered as a group.
Rock-and-roll music has a large following.- synonyms:
- audience
- similar words:
- clientele, patronage, public
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definition 3: |
something that comes next, as in a text (prec. by "the").
The following is a list of doctors in your area.- antonyms:
- above
- similar words:
- below
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related words: |
fold |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
occurring next or after.
This chapter is a bit confusing, but the following chapters are very clear.- synonyms:
- next, subsequent, succeeding
- antonyms:
- above, foregoing, preceding, previous
- similar words:
- consequent, ulterior
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definition 2: |
pertaining to a group that is to be identified or itemized.
The following students will report to the principal's office.- synonyms:
- subsequent
- similar words:
- identified
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related words: |
immediate, successive |
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