preposition

coming after or as a result of.

police are hunting for two men following a spate of robberies in the area

noun

a body of supporters or admirers.

he attracted a worldwide following

body of support,backing,patronage,public,audience,circle,coterie,retinue,train,supporters,backers,admirers,fans,adherents,devotees,advocates,patrons,groupies

adjective

next in time.

the following day there was a ceremony in St Peter’s Square

next,ensuing,succeeding,subsequent,successive,after