following
Next in sequence
When it is followed by a noun phrase, following can be interpreted as a preposition where it means the same thing as after: There will be a speech following dinner.
Immediately following in sequence
- subsequentOccurring after something else
- succeedingAttaining aims or following
- ensuingFollowing as consequence
- laterAt a subsequent time
afterward · consecutive · sequential · successive · continuation · proceeding · upcoming · forthcoming
Rapid following of quarry
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- trailingFollowing behind something
- shadowingFollowing to observe
- tailingSecretly following someone
stalking · surveillance · hunt · pursuit · monitoring · investigation · sleuthing · reconnaissance
Systematic observation of subjects
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- spyingSecretly observing others
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
monitoring · eavesdropping · paparazzi · voyeurism · doxxing · harassment · cyberstalking
Attendants accompanying someone important
- supportersPeople who back something
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- disciplesDevoted followers of teachings
- fanbaseCollective devoted audience
devotees · admirers · enthusiasts · audience · congregation · acolytes · coterie · cohort
Committed follower of teaching
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- believerOne who accepts something
- supporterOne who backs another
- fanAdmirer or air mover
enthusiast · partisan · advocate · backer · proponent · ally · sympathizer · acolyte
Deep, loyal commitment
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
commitment · steadfastness · adherence · constancy · fealty · attachment · support · obedience
Currently gaining widespread attention
- viralSpreading quickly online
- popularWidely admired by many
- fashionableCurrently in style
- buzzworthyDeserving excited discussion
mainstream · bandwagon · fad · craze · hype · influencer · hashtag · zeitgeist
next
Immediately following in sequence
- subsequentOccurring after something else
- succeedingAttaining aims or following
- ensuingFollowing as consequence
later · afterward · consecutive · sequential · successive · continuation · proceeding · upcoming · forthcoming · resultant
chase
Rapid following of quarry
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- trailingFollowing behind something
- shadowingFollowing to observe
tailing · stalking · surveillance · hunt · pursuit · monitoring · investigation · sleuthing · reconnaissance · scouting
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- spyingSecretly observing others
intrusion · monitoring · eavesdropping · paparazzi · voyeurism · doxxing · harassment · cyberstalking
entourage
Attendants accompanying someone important
- supportersPeople who back something
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- disciplesDevoted followers of teachings
fanbase · devotees · admirers · enthusiasts · audience · congregation · acolytes · coterie · cohort · membership
disciple
Committed follower of teaching
fan · enthusiast · partisan · advocate · backer · proponent · ally · sympathizer · acolyte · votary
devotion
Deep, loyal commitment
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
fidelity · commitment · steadfastness · adherence · constancy · fealty · attachment · support · obedience · dependability
trending
Currently gaining widespread attention
- viralSpreading quickly online
- popularWidely admired by many
- fashionableCurrently in style
buzzworthy · mainstream · bandwagon · fad · craze · hype · influencer · hashtag · zeitgeist · vogue
- social interactiongreeting, hello, goodbye, hi, bye
- interactionstalking, sharing, greeting, helping, listening
- sequencesequence, first, second, third, fourth
- social mediaposts, post, influencer status, tweet, likes
- animal behaviorsswimming, running, walking, jumping, flying
- influenceinfluence, persuasion, sway, clout, leverage
followingpreceding
Coming before in order
previous · prior · foregoing · antecedent · former
followingleading
Guiding or pacing type
guiding · directing · commanding · heading · pioneering
followingopposing
Standing against something
rejecting · resisting · defying · dissenting · disbelieving
- following upContinuing after initial contact
- following throughCompleting what was started
- following directionsAdhering to given instructions
- following suitImitating another's action
- following the crowdAdopting popular behavior
- cult followingsDevoted admirers of something obscure