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CEFRA2

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/

adjective · preposition

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Coming after someone or something in time or order.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    About to be specified.

Examples

  • He took charge of the family business following his father's death.

  • It would help us if you would reserve the following hotel during our conference.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/
  • /ˈfɒləɪn/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Blowing in the direction of travel, as opposed to headwind; downwind.

  2. Coming next, either in sequence or in time.

preposition

Extra meaning

  1. In accordance with; as per.

More examples

In context

  • The meeting was adjourned until the following week.

  • The following wind sped us on our way.

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Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

By surface analysis, follow + -ing.