Following Definition & Meaning
following
- adjective
- about to be mentioned or specified; "the following items"
- immediately following in time or order; "the following day"; "next in line"; "the next president"; "the next item on the list"
- going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction; "the crowd of following cars made the occasion seem like a parade"; "tried to outrun the following footsteps"
- in the desired direction; "a following wind"
- noun
- a group of followers or enthusiasts
- the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
"Following" in song lyrics
See how following is used in real songs:
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"Binoculars and Following"
Beast 1333 — America -
"Picture my crowd, nobody following"
Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Understanding -
"And I burnt out my holigens, in the range following"
Buddha Monk f/ Juice, Preacherman — As the World Turns
Words that rhyme with following
Usage tips for "following"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "following" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for following to find words that pair well.