Dictionary Entry

following

adjective

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Meaning

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Coming after something else in time, order, or place; next.

Example Sentence

Please read the following instructions carefully before you begin the experiment.

Usage Note

Used to introduce items, people, or information that will be presented immediately after. It indicates what comes next in a sequence, list, or discussion.

Synonyms

next subsequent succeeding ensuing later coming

Antonyms

previous preceding former prior earlier foregoing