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following

Pronunciation: /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/

The English word “following” has 9 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
  2. About to be specified.
  3. Blowing in the direction of travel, as opposed to headwind; downwind.

preposition

  1. After, subsequent to.
  2. In accordance with; as per.

noun

  1. A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.
  2. Vocation; business; profession.
  3. A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after.
  4. An account which is followed.

Etymology

By surface analysis, follow + -ing.

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