following
/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण फ़ॉलोइंग
अगला, आगामी, बाद वाला
Core word
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[only before noun] the following
next in time
अगला, आगामी, बाद वाला
- They arrived on Monday and left the following day.
- the following week
- The following morning the sky was clear.
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- She called him the following Monday.
- He left for Mumbai and returned the following year.
Synonyms next subsequent succeeding ensuing
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[only before noun] the following
that is/are going to be mentioned next
निम्नलिखित, आगे दिया गया
- Answer the following questions.
- The following students have passed the test.
- Read the following passage and answer the questions.
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- The following rules apply to all candidates.
- Please bring the following documents to the interview.
Opposite above aforementioned
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[only before noun]
(of a wind) blowing in the same direction as a ship or boat
(हवा) पीछे से बहने वाली
- The boat sailed fast with a following wind.
- A following wind pushed the sailing boat across the bay.
- A following wind helped the yacht reach the shore early.
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- The sailors enjoyed a following breeze all afternoon.
- With a following sea the boat moved easily.
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[C, usually sing.]
a group of people who support or admire somebody or something
अनुयायी, समर्थक वर्ग, प्रशंसक
- The singer has a huge following among young people.
- Radhika's cooking channel has built a loyal following.
- The band has a large following abroad.
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- He built up a following through his videos.
- The leader's following grew stronger every year.
Synonyms supporters fans admirers followers
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the following
the thing or things, or the person or people, that you are going to mention next
निम्नलिखित (बातें या लोग)
- The following is a list of selected candidates.
- The following have been chosen for the team.
- The following are the main points of the plan.
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- Please note the following: the office will close at four.
- The following has been decided by the committee.
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after or as a result of a particular event
के बाद, के फलस्वरूप
- Following the storm, many trains were cancelled.
- He resigned following a dispute with the board.
- Following the exam, the students went home.
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- Prices went up following the budget.
- Following his advice, I changed my course.
Synonyms after subsequent to
Opposite before prior to
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
the following + noun
As an adjective, following means next in time or the one that is about to be mentioned. It takes the before it.
विशेषण के रूप में 'following' का अर्थ समय में अगला या जिसका अभी उल्लेख होने वाला हो; इसके पहले 'the' आता है।
- She left on the following morning.
- Answer the following questions.
the following + plural verb / singular verb
As a pronoun, the following refers to a list. It takes a plural verb for several items.
Pronoun के रूप में 'the following' किसी सूची का संकेत देता है, और कई वस्तुओं के लिए plural क्रिया लेता है।
- The following are required for admission: a photograph, an ID and a fee receipt.
following + noun (preposition)
As a preposition, following means after or as a result of. It is formal and followed by a noun.
Preposition के रूप में 'following' का अर्थ 'के बाद' या 'के परिणामस्वरूप' है; यह औपचारिक है और इसके बाद noun आता है।
- Following the announcement, the markets fell sharply.
- Following heavy rain, the match was postponed.
a following / large following (noun)
As a noun, following means a group of supporters. It is usually singular with a or large.
Noun के रूप में 'following' समर्थकों का समूह है; यह प्रायः 'a' या 'large' के साथ एकवचन में आता है।
- The singer has a huge following among college students.
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adjective + following
largeloyalhugesmalldevotedcult
- The blogger built a loyal following over the years.
following + noun
daymorningweekyearparagraphinstructions
- Read the following paragraph and answer the questions.
following + event (preposition)
the matchthe newsthe electionthe meetingthe accident
- Following the election, the minister resigned.
verb + following
gainbuildattracthaveenjoy
- The channel is gaining a following in small towns.
in the following way / order
wayordermannerformatsteps
- Fill in the form in the following order.
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- Radhika missed the bus and reached the exam hall the following day.
राधिका की बस छूट गई और वह अगले दिन परीक्षा कक्ष पहुँची।
- Complete the following sentences using the correct tense.
सही tense का प्रयोग करके निम्नलिखित वाक्य पूरे कीजिए।
- Following her success in the interview, her family organised a small party.
इंटरव्यू में उसकी सफलता के बाद उसके परिवार ने एक छोटी दावत रखी।
- The cricketer has a following of millions across the country.
उस क्रिकेटर के देश भर में लाखों प्रशंसक हैं।
- With a following wind, the boat reached the shore early.
अनुकूल हवा के साथ नाव जल्दी किनारे पहुँच गई।
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✗ Please answer following questions.
✓ Please answer the following questions.
The article the is required before following in this use.
इस प्रयोग में 'following' से पहले article 'the' आवश्यक है।
✗ The following is the names of the winners.
✓ The following are the names of the winners.
The plural noun names needs a plural verb after the following.
Plural noun 'names' होने के कारण 'the following' के बाद plural क्रिया 'are' आएगी।
✗ Following to the meeting, the report was submitted.
✓ Following the meeting, the report was submitted.
As a preposition, following takes no to.
Preposition के रूप में 'following' के बाद 'to' नहीं लगता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Following can replace after, but the three words work differently in formal and everyday English.
Following, after की जगह आ सकता है, पर औपचारिक और रोज़मर्रा की अंग्रेज़ी में तीनों शब्द अलग ढंग से काम करते हैं।
Formal; after, often as a result of an event or the next item in time.
औपचारिक; किसी घटना के बाद या उसके परिणामस्वरूप, या समय में अगला।
- Following the storm, schools were closed.
The one that comes immediately after now or after the one just mentioned.
वर्तमान या अभी उल्लिखित के तुरंत बाद आने वाला।
- The next train is at six.
Formal; coming after something, used for later events in a series.
औपचारिक; किसी के बाद आने वाला, किसी क्रम में बाद की घटनाओं के लिए।
- Subsequent meetings were held online.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
next subsequent succeeding ensuing supporters fans admirers followers after subsequent to
Antonyms
previous preceding above aforementioned before prior to
§Grammar and usage
The following takes a singular verb for one thing and a plural verb for more than one, as in 'The following is correct' and 'The following are correct'.
The following एक चीज़ के लिए singular verb और एक से अधिक के लिए plural verb लेता है, जैसे 'The following is correct' और 'The following are correct'।