following
Произношение: [/ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/]
Контекст: «order or sequence»
(adjective) when something comes after or is next in line. Like when you're in line for a game and the person behind you is next to play, that person is following you.
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The following movie in the series is highly anticipated by fans.
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She skipped the following chapter because it was too difficult for her.
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Who is following you in the queue?
Контекст: «group of people»
(noun) the group of people who are interested or connected to someone or something. It's like your social media followers who see your posts and updates.
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He has a large following on social media due to his funny videos.
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The artist's new album didn't attract a large following.
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How big is your online following?
Контекст: «movement or pursuit»
(noun) the act of going after or chasing something or someone. Imagine if you were playing tag and you were chasing your friend, that would be your following.
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The police quickly caught up to the suspect thanks to their fast following.
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The following of the criminal ended when he was caught by the authorities.
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What was the following like during the chase?
Контекст: «social media activity»
(verb) to track or monitor someone's online presence by subscribing to their updates or content. It's like when you follow a friend on social media to see what they post.
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She enjoys following her favorite celebrities on Instagram to keep up with their lives.
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I don't like following people I don't know well on social media.
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Do you prefer following friends or celebrities on social media?