Meaning of following In English

• 0 after:

  • The weeks following the riots were extremely tense.

  • Following the dinner, there will be a dance.

• 1 The following day, morning, etc. is the next one.

• 2 a wind that is blowing in the same direction as the one in which you are going

• 3 (often used to introduce a list, report, etc.) of what comes next:

  • The following is an extract from her diary.

• 4 a group of people who admire something or someone:

  • She has attracted a large following among the rich and famous.

  • The shop has a small but loyal/devoted following.

• 5 coming or happening after something else in order or time:

  • I’m busy on Thursday, but I’m free the following day.

  • The following items were found – a ring, a wallet, and a watch.

• 6 a group of people who support, admire, or believe in a particular person, group, or idea:

  • The candidate has a large following among young people.

• 7 what comes next; the following one or ones in a list, report, etc.:

  • Will the following please stand – Neal, Crisonino, Druback, Thompson.

• 8 after:

  • Following the ballgame, there will be a fireworks display.