Définitions
1.AdjectiveComing next, either in sequence or in time."See the following section."
2.AdjectiveAbout to be specified."The following words have no definition […]"
3.AdjectiveBlowing in the direction of travel, as opposed to headwind; downwind."The following wind sped us on our way."
4.PrepositionAfter, subsequent to."Following the meeting, we all had a chat.; We published our findings following a thorough review of others' earlier reports."
5.PrepositionIn accordance with; as per."Following all relevant safety instructions, administer a dose of the corticosteroid.; Administer a dose of the corticosteroid, following all relevant safety instructions."
6.NounA group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage."He had a loyal following."
7.NounVocation; business; profession.
8.NounA thing or things to be mentioned immediately after."The following is a recommendation letter from the president.; The following are the three most important questions."
9.NounAn account which is followed.
10.Verbpresent participle and gerund of follow