English

following

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/
Coming next, either in sequence or in time.

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    By surface analysis, follow + -ing.

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    • surface analysisEnglishfollow “To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of…”
    • surface analysisEnglish-ing “As true nouns.”

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