following

• Nachfolgend, als Nächstes kommend; sich zeitlich oder in der Reihenfolge danach anschließend oder daraus ergebend.

Coming after or as a result of something; used to refer to what comes next in time or order.

1. Coming after or nextA2formal

   Coming after or following something in time, order, or position.

   Folgend

   • The following day, they continued their journey.
   • Please read the following instructions carefully.
   • The following examples illustrate the point.

   Synonymecomingconsequentensuingnextsubsequentsucceedingsuccessive

   Antonymeaboveaforementionedprecedingpreviousprior

2. Resulting fromB1formal

   Happening as a result of something else.

   Folgend

   • The following events led to the decision.
   • There were problems following the heavy rain.
   • The following week saw a rise in temperatures.

   Synonymeconsequentensuingresultantsubsequent

• Substantiv, das eine Gruppe von Personen bezeichnet, die einer bestimmten Person, Organisation oder Sache folgen oder sie unterstützen, etwa Anhänger, Fans oder Abonnenten.

A noun referring to a group of people who follow or support a particular person, organization, or activity, such as fans or subscribers.

1. Group of supportersB1informal

   A group of people who follow and support a person, organization, or cause, especially on social media.

   Anhängerschaft

   • The singer has millions of followers on Instagram.
   • Her YouTube channel gained 10,000 new followers this month.
   • The politician's following grew after the speech.

   Synonymeaudiencepublic

2. Body of adherentsB2formal

   The people who regularly attend or support a particular activity, religion, or movement.

   Anhängerschaft

   • The cult had a devoted following in the region.
   • The band has a loyal following around the world.
   • The restaurant developed a strong local following.

   Synonymeaudiencecoteriepublicretinuetrain

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, nach jemandem oder etwas zu gehen oder zu kommen, sowie etwas zu verstehen oder zu befolgen.

A verb used to indicate the act of going or coming after someone or something, or to understand or obey.

1. Go or come afterA1formal

   To move or travel behind someone or something.

   Folgen

   • Please follow me to the office.
   • The dog followed the children home.
   • She followed the path through the forest.

   Synonymeaccompanychasecome afterdoggo afterpursueshadowtailtracktrail

   Antonymeleadprecede

2. Understand or comprehendA2formal

   To understand the logic or meaning of something.

   Verstehen

   • I don't follow your reasoning.
   • Can you follow the instructions carefully?
   • He followed the teacher's explanation perfectly.

   Synonymeapprehendcatchcomprehendfathomgetgraspseetake intrackunderstand

   Antonymebaffleconfusemisunderstandperplex

3. Obey or act according toA2formal

   To act in accordance with rules, advice, or instructions.

   Befolgen

   • You must follow the safety rules.
   • Follow my advice and you'll succeed.
   • Students are expected to follow the guidelines.

   Synonymeabide bycomplyconform toheedobeyobserverespect

   Antonymebreakdefydisobeyignoreneglectviolate

4. Subscribe or trackA2informal

   To subscribe to someone's updates on social media or track their activities.

   Abonnieren oder verfolgen

   • I follow her on Instagram.
   • He follows several news accounts.
   • Do you follow any sports teams online?

   Synonymemonitorsubscribetrackwatch

Phrasal-Variantenfollow outfollow throughfollow upfollow up on