/fol"oh ing/ , n.
1. a body of followers, attendants, adherents, etc.
2. the body of admirers, attendants, patrons, etc., of someone or something: That television show has a large following.
3. the following , that which comes immediately after, as pages, lines, etc.: See the following for a list of exceptions.
adj.
4. that follows or moves in the same direction: a following wind.
5. that comes after or next in order or time; ensuing: the following day.
6. that is now to follow; now to be mentioned, described, related, or the like: Check the following report for details.
[ 1250-1300; ME folwing. See FOLLOW, -ING 1 , -ING 2 ]