Definition of "Following" :

noun: the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

noun: a group of followers or enthusiasts

adjective: about to be mentioned or specified

"The following items."

adjective: immediately following in time or order

"The following day."

adjective: going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction

"The crowd of following cars made the occasion seem like a parade."

adjective: in the desired direction

"A following wind."