following

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/adj

High School

Coming next, either in sequence or in time.

About to be specified.

Blowing in the direction of travel, as opposed to headwind; downwind.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

following next posterior subsequent succeeding successor ulterior undermentioned

Antonyms

abovementioned aforementioned aforesaid antecedent anterior earlier erstwhile ex foregone former

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

hollowing wallowing swallowing

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

fab fac fae fan fao far fat faw fay faz

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abo aga aha ahh ahl aho ahr ahs aki ali

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

fang feng fink fong fung fling flunk funky finger fungus

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