following
/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ//ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.
Example: Follow that car!
To go or come after in a sequence.
Example: B follows A in the alphabet.
To carry out (orders, instructions, etc.).
Example: Follow these instructions to the letter.
To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).
noun
Definitions
A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.
Example: He had a loyal following.
Vocation; business; profession.
(with definite article, treated as singular or plural) A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after.
Example: The following are the three most important questions.
adjective
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Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
Example: See the following section.
About to be specified.
Example: The following words have no definition [...]
(of a wind) Blowing in the direction of travel.
Example: The following wind sped us on our way.
preposition
Definitions
After, subsequent to.
Example: Following the meeting, we all had a chat.