Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | PDF Generator

Following (Noun)

The act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The police engaged in a pursuit of the speeding driver, chasing them through the streets until they finally pulled over.
The airline's pursuit of cost-cutting measures led to significant savings, which were then invested in new aircraft.
The detective's pursuit of the serial killer was relentless, with hundreds of leads followed up on and re-interviews conducted.
The university's pursuit of excellence in research was reflected in the latest ranking of top academic institutions worldwide.
In a game of tag, it was Jimmy's job to begin the pursuit of the designated runner and tag them out within a certain time limit.

A group of followers or enthusiasts.

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The celebrity's massive following on social media allowed her to promote her latest film to a huge audience.
The musician's following was largely comprised of teenagers who loved his pop music.
The sports team's following was extremely dedicated, traveling to away games to show their support.
The popular YouTube channel's following was very active, participating in online discussions and creating fan art.
The writer's following of fans was extremely loyal, eagerly awaiting her next book release.