following
6
1.0
Moving in the same direction as another thing
- adjective
- /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/
:
a favor
- The dog was happily following its owner through the park.
Examples
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Ian is taking the lead right now at six points, Shane following close behind.
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And we got underway and we went S, you know, following the river, which flows South.
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The car was following the bus down the busy road.
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She was following the instructions carefully to complete the project.
Synonyms
to follow
vsfollowing
∞
1.0
To move behind someone or go along the same path
is specifically about moving in the same direction or immediately behind
pursuing
vsfollowing
6
3.2
Following someone to try to catch them
is about moving in the same direction or immediately behind without that intent
3
6.1
Close behind someone and almost catching them
is broader meaning moving in the same direction or just behind
Antonyms
Compounds
1
7.8
A group of people who strongly support a person, idea, or product without question
How Close
Surface Forms
following positive
Morphology
Etymology
Following comes from the verb follow, which means 'to go after'. A following wind or current 'goes after' you from behind, so it helps you move in the same direction.