following

• Идущий после чего-либо или являющийся его следствием; используемый для обозначения того, что следует дальше по времени или порядку.

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.

   Следующий

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

   Synonymscomingconsequentensuingnextsubsequentsucceedingsuccessive

   Antonymsaboveaforementionedprecedingpreviousprior

2. Resulting fromB1formal

   Happening as a result of something else.

   Следующий

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

   Synonymsconsequentensuingresultantsubsequent

• Существительное, обозначающее группу людей, которые следуют или поддерживают определённого человека, организацию или деятельность, например, фанатов или подписчиков.

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.

   Группа сторонников

   • 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.

   Synonymsaudiencepublic

2. Body of adherentsB2formal

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

   Сторонники

   • 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.

   Synonymsaudiencecoteriepublicretinuetrain

• Глагол, обозначающий действие идти или приходить после кого-то или чего-то, понимать или повиноваться.

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.

   Следовать за

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

   Synonymsaccompanychasecome afterdoggo afterpursueshadowtailtracktrail

   Antonymsleadprecede

2. Understand or comprehendA2formal

   To understand the logic or meaning of something.

   Понимать

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

   Synonymsapprehendcatchcomprehendfathomgetgraspseetake intrackunderstand

   Antonymsbaffleconfusemisunderstandperplex

3. Obey or act according toA2formal

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

   Следовать

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

   Synonymsabide bycomplyconform toheedobeyobserverespect

   Antonymsbreakdefydisobeyignoreneglectviolate

4. Subscribe or trackA2informal

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

   Подписаться или отслеживать

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

   Synonymsmonitorsubscribetrackwatch

Phrasal variantsfollow outfollow throughfollow upfollow up on