How to Use "Following" with Example Sentences

following (prep): immediately after something

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Example sentences:

"Following the wedding, there will be a reception in the dining hall."

"I was in pain following the accident."

"Please join us in the fellowship hall following the service."

"I don't know what I'm going to do following graduation."

following (n): supporters; fans

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Used with adjectives:

"The singer has a huge following."
(huge, big, large, obsessive, loyal, dedicated, small)

following (adj): next

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Used with nouns:

"I'm going to Europe to study the following year."
(year, semester, quarter)

"She got sick the following day."
(day, week)

"I will be out of the office the following week."
(week, month, day)

"You can reach me at the following address."
(address, number, email)

"The band will be playing on the following dates."
(dates, times)