following

fol|low|ing1 [ `falouıŋ ] function word ***

Following can be used in these ways:

as a preposition (followed by a noun):

Following months of uncertainty, the government has finally announced its decision.

as an adjective (only before a noun):

She arrived the following day.

as a pronoun:

Please read the following carefully.

1. ) after something happens or as a result of something that happens:

The team blossomed following the appointment of the new manager.

Following his military service, Wilkins returned to his hometown.

2. ) only before noun the following day, month, page, etc. is the next one:

Sadly, Pietro died the following year.

The problem will be discussed in the following chapter.

3. ) used for referring to something that you are going to say or mention next, especially a list of people or things:

Combine the following ingredients: brown sugar, flour, and butter.

Make sure you bring the following: sunglasses, suntan lotion, a towel, and a swimsuit.

4. ) a following wind blows behind a boat, airplane, or other vehicle and makes it travel faster

following

fol|low|ing 2 [ `falouıŋ ] noun count *

a group of people who support or admire the work or ideas of a particular person or organization:

The band still has a very loyal following in Germany.