transcription, транскрипция: [ fɒloʊɪŋ ]
( followings)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
Following a particular event means after that event.
In the centuries following Christ’s death, Christians genuinely believed the world was about to end...
Following a day of medical research, the conference focused on educational practices.
PREP
2.
The following day, week, or year is the day, week, or year after the one you have just mentioned.
We went to dinner the following Monday evening...
The following year she joined the Royal Opera House.
≠ previous
ADJ : det ADJ
3.
You use following to refer to something that you are about to mention.
Write down the following information: name of product, type, date purchased and price...
The method of helping such patients is explained in the following chapters.
ADJ : det ADJ
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The following refers to the thing or things that you are about to mention.
Do you use any of the following? Pager, Answering machine, Mobile phone, Car phone.
PRON : the PRON
4.
A person or organization that has a following has a group of people who support or admire their beliefs or actions.
Australian rugby league enjoys a huge following in New Zealand.
N-COUNT : with supp , usu adj N
5.
If a boat or vehicle has a following wind, the wind is moving in the same direction as the boat or vehicle.
ADJ : ADJ n