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| fol·low·ing [ fóllō ing ] |
adjective |
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1. next: coming after in time or sequence
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2. about to be mentioned: about to be mentioned or listed
 He has visited the following countries: Canada, France, and Australia.
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3. moving same way: blowing or flowing in the same direction as somebody or something, especially a boat or aircraft, is traveling
 a following wind
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noun (plural fol·low·ings) |
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1. group of followers: a group of people who admire or support somebody or something over a period of time
 The band has a large following in this country.
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2. something to be specified: the people or things about to be mentioned or listed
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takes a plural verb
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 You will need the following: a piece of wood, a saw, a hammer, and some nails.
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preposition |
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after: after something, or after something and as a result of it
 Following the accident it was months before he felt safe in a car.
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