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/
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.
First swallowing praise from her following, then wallowing in their judgment!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.'
Breakdown
follow (base verb meaning 'to go after') + -ing (suffix creating either present participle, gerund, or noun form)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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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