- following
- fol|low|ing1 W1S2 [ˈfɔləuıŋ US ˈfa:lou-] adj1.) the following afternoon/month/page/chapter etcthe next afternoon, month etc≠ ↑preceding▪ He was sick in the evening, but the following day he was better.2.) the following example/way etcthe example, way etc that will be mentioned next▪ Payment may be made in any of the following ways: cheque, cash, or credit card.3.) a following winda wind that is blowing in the same direction as a ship, and helps it to move fasterfollowing 2following2 n1.) [usually singular]a group of people who support or admire someone▪ The band has a big following in Europe.2.) the followingthe people or things that you are going to mention▪ The following have been selected to play in tomorrow's game: Louise Carus, Fiona Douglas...following 3following3 prepafter an event or as a result of it≠ ↑before▪ Following the president's speech, there will be a few minutes for questions.▪ Thousands of refugees left the country following the outbreak of civil war.
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.