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following

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adjective

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In Latin: sequens, deinceps, posterus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about following at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
    See the following section.
  2. About to be specified.
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  3. Blowing in the direction of travel, as opposed to headwind; downwind.
    The following wind sped us on our way.

preposition

  1. After, subsequent to.
    Following the meeting, we all had a chat.
  2. In accordance with; as per.
    Following all relevant safety instructions, administer a dose of the corticosteroid.

noun

  1. A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.
    He had a loyal following.
  2. Vocation; business; profession.
  3. A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after.
    The following is a recommendation letter from the president.

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of follow

Origin

By surface analysis, follow + -ing.

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