Words / B1

FOL-oh-ing/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/

Following as a preposition means after: following the inspection. As an adjective it means next or listed below (the following day; the following examples). After is everyday. Follow is the verb (already in the dictionary). Do not write “following to the exam”. In reports, following + noun is a neat formal opener.

Meaning

After; as an adjective, next or listed below.

Examples

• “Following the inspection, the canteen changed its catering contract.”
• “Read the following extract and answer questions 1 to 8.”

Good to know

Preposition: following + noun = after. Adjective: the following + noun. Verb: follow. Everyday: after. Formal report tone.

Near in meaning

after

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