following

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[edit] English

Most common English words: business « mean « manner « #385: following » fell » different » care

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[edit] Adjective

following (not comparable)

Positive
following

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)

  1. Coming next, either in sequence or in time
    See the following section.
  2. About to be specified
    The following words have no definition . . .
  3. (of a wind) Blowing in the direction of travel
    The following wind sped us on our way.

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[edit] Preposition

following

  1. after, subsequent to
    Following the meeting, we all had a chat.

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[edit] Noun

Singular
following

Plural
followings

following (plural followings)

  1. A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage
    He had a loyal following.

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