FOLLOWING
/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective, preposition
Definition of FOLLOWING
To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.
"Follow that car!"
To go or come after in a sequence.
"B follows A in the alphabet."
To carry out (orders, instructions, etc.).
"Follow these instructions to the letter."
A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.
"He had a loyal following."
Vocation; business; profession.
(with definite article, treated as singular or plural) A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after.
"The following are the three most important questions."
Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
"See the following section."
About to be specified.
"The following words have no definition [...]"
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Examples of FOLLOWING in a Sentence
- "Follow that car!"
- "B follows A in the alphabet."
- "Follow these instructions to the letter."
- "He had a loyal following."
Word Details
Is FOLLOWING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FOLLOWING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FOLLOWING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FOLLOWING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | o | l | l | o | w | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FOLLOWING
100 words from the letters in FOLLOWING
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How to Use FOLLOWING in Word Games
FOLLOWING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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