following

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/, SAMPA: /"fQl@UIN/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/, SAMPA: /"fAloUIN/

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Preposition

Preposition following

1. After

   The prices jumped following the news.

Verb

Plain form follow

Third-person singular follows

Past tense followed

Past participle followed

Present participle following

Following is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. The present participle of follow.
2. (usually before a noun) The following things are those that come later.

   The following chapters deal with this idea.

Noun

Singular following

Plural followings

1. A following is a group of people that admire or follow something or someone.

   That rock band has a loyal following. I used to be a fan once as well.

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