following

🇺🇸 /ˈfɑːləʊɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
adjective
A2

coming next or after

Please read the following instructions carefully.

A2

happening after

In the following days, the weather improved.

noun
B1

what comes next

The following is a list of important dates.

R

a group of fans or supporters

The singer has a large following of loyal fans.

preposition
R

after something happens

Following the meeting, we will have lunch.

translation

adj. coming next or after; happening after
n. what comes next; a group of fans or supporters
prep. after something happens

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