following
pronunciation
How to pronounce following in British English:
UK [ˈfɒləʊɪŋ]
How to pronounce following in American English:
US [ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- a group of followers or enthusiasts
- the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
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- Adjective:
- going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction
- in the desired direction
- immediately following in time or order
- about to be mentioned or specified
Word Origin
- following (n.)
- late 14c., "action of following, an act of following," verbal noun from follow (v.). Meaning "a body of disciples or retainers" is from mid-15c.; Old English used folgoð in this sense.
Antonym
Example
- 1. I will use the following model .
- 2. The following interview has been edited .
- 3. Other firms are now following ibm 's lead .
- 4. See the following section for more details on the license .
- 5. Turn the following sentences into the future passive voice .