following

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a group of followers or enthusiasts
  2. noun the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
  3. verb to travel behind, go after, come after

Etymology

By surface analysis, follow + -ing.

Synonyms

followers

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