following — A group of supporters, fans, or disciples who regularly follow or support someone or something; also refers to what comes next in sequence.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A group of supporters, fans, or disciples who regularly follow or support someone or something; also refers to what comes next in sequence.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 추종자들, 지지자들; 다음의, 뒤따르는
Korean pronunciation: 팔-로-잉 (강세: 팔)
Example Sentences
- Following his disastrous cooking attempt, pizza delivery became his best friend.
- The professor has a cult-like following among students who love pop culture references in physics class.
- Following the company's new dress code, employees showed up looking like confused penguins.
following
NOUN//ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ//
A group of supporters, fans, or disciples who regularly follow or support someone or something; also refers to what comes next in sequence.
A group of supporters, fans, or disciples who regularly follow or support someone or something; also refers to what comes next in sequence.
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First swallowing praise from her following, then wallowing in their judgment!
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Origin
From Old English 'folgian' meaning 'to go after' or 'to pursue.' The word evolved to include the noun sense of 'those who come after' or 'supporters.'
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“Following his disastrous cooking attempt, pizza delivery became his best friend.”
“The professor has a cult-like following among students who love pop culture references in physics class.”
“Following the company's new dress code, employees showed up looking like confused penguins.”
“The following semester will focus on advanced mathematics and statistics.”
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