followed by

In the wake

Followed by indicates sequence—what comes next or after: The appetizer was followed by the main course.

It marks order in time, space, or rank: A was followed by B, The president entered, followed by her aides.

In lists, it introduces subsequent items: First comes the exam, followed by a two-week break.

sequence

order

Methodical arrangement or request

chain · string · pattern · lineup · queue · train · procession · stream · flow · cycle

chase

pursuit

Act of chasing something

  • tailRear animal appendage
  • trackPath or monitored route
  • shadowLight blocked by object

stalk · trail · hunt · hound · pursue · dog · trace · run after · hot pursuit · give chase

consequence

aftermath

Results following an event

results · implications · ramifications · fallout · impact · consequences · aftereffects · side effects · upshot · corollary

Opposites
sequential order

followed byprior to

Before in time

before · ahead of · in advance of · preceding · coming before

accompaniment/separation

followed bystanding alone

Unaccompanied and apart

Family

follow, following, follower, followers, follows, unfollowed, unfollow, unfollowing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G