following
adjective/ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #270 most common English word
Meaning
Coming next after the present one in time or order.
Example sentence
The following day, we went to the park for a picnic.
Synonyms & related words
- next
- subsequent
- succeeding
- ensuing
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