Following

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:20 pts9 letters

Definition of Following

Adjective

  1. Coming next, either in sequence or in time.

    "See the following section."

  2. About to be specified.

    "The following words have no definition […]"

  3. Blowing in the direction of travel, as opposed to headwind; downwind.

    "The following wind sped us on our way."

Preposition

  1. After, subsequent to.

    "Following the meeting, we all had a chat."

  2. In accordance with; as per.

    "Following all relevant safety instructions, administer a dose of the corticosteroid."

Noun

  1. A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.

    "He had a loyal following."

  2. Vocation; business; profession.
  3. A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after.

    "The following is a recommendation letter from the president."

  4. An account which is followed.

Anagrams of Following

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50 words can be made from the letters in "following":

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