Following

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːloʊ/

Following (verb)

  1. to go or come after someone or something.
  2. to understand or do what someone tells you.
  3. to regularly watch or check updates from someone or something.

Examples

  • The dog will follow the child everywhere.
  • She decided to follow the guide through the forest.

Common collocations: follow a path, follow someone closely, follow orders, follow guidelines, follow a narrative

Synonyms of Following

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Following

  • — when discussing direction or guidance
  • — when discussing attention or observation