Following ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Following ( adjective )

1. Coming after in time or in a series of events.
2. Coming next.
3. Occurring as a result of a particular event.

Origin:

Late middle english: from the verb follow + -ing.

Examples:

1. The following day, it rained.
2. The researchers are studying the following hypothesis in their experiments.
3. The latest version of the software has improved the following features.
4. In the following chapter, the author explores the concept of love.
5. The following discussion will examine the implications of the new policy.

(As a noun)

Following ( noun )

1. Coming after in time or in a series of events.
2. Coming next.
3. Occurring as a result of a particular event.

Origin:

Late middle english: from the verb follow + -ing.

Examples:

1. The following day, it rained.
2. The researchers are studying the following hypothesis in their experiments.
3. The latest version of the software has improved the following features.
4. In the following chapter, the author explores the concept of love.
5. The following discussion will examine the implications of the new policy.