Synonyms for following


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : fol-oh-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɒl oʊ ɪŋ

Top 10 synonyms for following Other synonyms for the word following

Définition of following

Origin :
  • c.1300, verbal noun from follow (v.). Meaning "a body of disciples or retainers" is from mid-15c.
  • adj happening, being next or after
  • noun persons of an interest or belief
Example sentences :
  • The boy shouldered the carpetbag and started in advance, Robert following.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • After following Lake Barlee for nine miles, it turned to the southward.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Many tracks were seen, following mine and Windich's for several miles.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Therefore you get the following sentence, "I believe I saw a giraffe."
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • The following are a few of the passes used by Harriet throughout the war.
  • Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
  • Sparrow could have all the money he needed upon the following condition.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • According to my promise, I saw the minister on the following day.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • Thompson came early on the following day, punctual to his appointment.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • The following is a copy of what I wrote, and what follows that, of the answer sent me.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Following the example of his predecessor, in 1868, Mr. Gladstone resigned.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Antonyms for following

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