following

US /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/
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coming after or next in order, time, or sequence

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The following day, we went to the beach.
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Please read the following instructions carefully.
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nextsucceedingensuingsubsequentconsecutive
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a group of people who support or admire a particular person, organization, or idea

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The band has a large following in Europe.
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His political following grew rapidly.
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supportersadherentsdisciplesfansaudience
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after something else in time or order

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He arrived, with his dog following close behind.
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The speaker paused, then continued following a brief silence.
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aftersubsequent toas a result of
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followfollowerfollow-onfollow upfollow-throughfollow suitfollow in someone's footsteps