Synonyms for Following
Definition of 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"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "following"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like chase, followers, next can replace "following" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 8 alternatives available, "following" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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