Following | Mean of following in English Dictionary

/ˈfɑːləwɪŋ/

• coming next
1. She found a good job, and moved into a new house the following year.
2. We met again the following day.
• listed or shown next
1. Trains will leave at the following times: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.
2. If you have questions or comments, please write to us at the following address: P.O. Box 234,…
• Noun
• a group of followers or fans
1. The band has a large and devoted following in Japan.
2. The movement quickly gained/attracted/built a following among young people.

• immediately after (something)
1. Following the lecture, refreshments were served.
2. We were tired for a few days following our trip.
• the following one or ones
1. The finalists are the following: Mary, James, and George. = The following are the finalists: Mary, James, and George.
2. Our address is the following [=as follows]: P.O. Box 234,…
3. The following are the times of departing trains: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.