Word Type

Noun

Adjective

Adjective

Preposition

Verb

The word "following" can be used as noun, adjective, adjective, preposition and verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

abovementioned aforementioned aforesaid leading leading

Coordinate Terms

follower

Derived Terms

cult following following along followingly

Inflected/Variant Forms

follow

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

hoi polloi mass masses motion move movement multitude people the great unwashed

Type Of (IsA)

film group of things multitude

Related Terms

admirer after attendant behind blowing direction entourage follower group next sequence specified subsequent time trailing trailing behind travel walking walking behind

Similar Terms

favorable favorable favourable pursuing pursuing succeeding

Synonym Network

next pursuit undermentioned

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