following

UK /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ US /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/
noun 4adj 3prep 2

Definitions

adj

1

Coming next, either in sequence or in time.

See the following section.

Towards the following morning, the thermometer fell to 5°; and at daylight, there was not an atom of water to be seen in any direction.

2

About to be specified.

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3

Blowing in the direction of travel, as opposed to headwind; downwind.

The following wind sped us on our way.

prep

1

After, subsequent to.

Following the meeting, we all had a chat.

We published our findings following a thorough review of others' earlier reports.

2

In accordance with; as per.

Following all relevant safety instructions, administer a dose of the corticosteroid.

Administer a dose of the corticosteroid, following all relevant safety instructions.

noun

1

A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.

He had a loyal following.

And White Hart Lane was stunned when Rovers scored just five minutes after the restart in front of their away following.

2

Vocation; business; profession.

3

A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after.

The following is a recommendation letter from the president.

The following are the three most important questions.

4

An account which is followed.

When a new user joins Weibo, he should register Weibo and get a unique ID, and then he takes some existing users as his followings and waits for others to follow him.

A follower can follow any other users and receive any kind of tweets from his or her followings.

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