<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a body of followers, attendants, adherents, etc.</li><li>the body of admirers, attendants, patrons, etc., of someone or something: That television show has a large following.</li><li>the following, that which comes immediately after, as pages, lines, etc.: See the following for a list of exceptions.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>that follows or moves in the same direction: a following wind.</li><li>that comes after or next in order or time; ensuing: the following day.</li><li>that is now to follow; now to be mentioned, described, related, or the like: Check the following report for details.</li></ul>