Sekirov Dictionary

following

UK /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/US /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

adjective 3
noun 4
preposition 2
forms 1

adjective3

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next, or coming just after something else in a series or in time
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About to be specified.
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Blowing in the direction of travel, as opposed to headwind; downwind.
- The following wind sped us on our way.

noun4

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A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after.
- The following is a recommendation letter from the president.
- The following are the three most important questions.
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A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.
- He had a loyal following.
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An account which is followed.
- When a new user joins Weibo, he should register Weibo and get a unique ID, and then he takes some existing users as his followings and waits for others to follow him. — 2014
Vocation; business; profession.

preposition2

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After, subsequent to.
- Following the meeting, we all had a chat.
- We published our findings following a thorough review of others' earlier reports.
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In accordance with; as per.
- Following all relevant safety instructions, administer a dose of the corticosteroid.
- Administer a dose of the corticosteroid, following all relevant safety instructions.

forms

followings

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