Definition of following

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  • following is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
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Definition of following

  • a group of followers or enthusiasts (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. followers
  • immediately following in time or order (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the following day

    Synonyms

    1. next
  • about to be mentioned or specified (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the following items

    Synonyms

    1. undermentioned
  • the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. chase
    2. pursual
    3. pursuit
  • going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the crowd of following cars made the occasion seem like a parade
    2. tried to outrun the following footsteps
  • in the desired direction (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a following wind

See definition of following in Merriam Webster