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FOLLOWING

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective, preposition

F 4/4
O 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
O 1/1
W 4/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of FOLLOWING

verb

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

verb

To go or come after in a sequence.

"B follows A in the alphabet."

verb

To carry out (orders, instructions, etc.).

"Follow these instructions to the letter."

noun

A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.

"He had a loyal following."

noun

Vocation; business; profession.

noun

(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."

adjective

Coming next, either in sequence or in time.

"See the following section."

adjective

About to be specified.

"The following words have no definition [...]"

Synonyms of FOLLOWING

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of FOLLOWING

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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

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is FOLLOWING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FOLLOWING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

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 following Total
Scrabble 411114112 16
WWF 412214123 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FOLLOWING

100 words from the letters in FOLLOWING

8-letter words

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FOLLOWING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FOLLOWING

What does FOLLOWING mean?
FOLLOWING is a verb. To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.
Is FOLLOWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FOLLOWING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FOLLOWING worth in Scrabble?
FOLLOWING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from FOLLOWING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FOLLOWING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FOLLOWING?
Synonyms of FOLLOWING include: ensue, pursue, tail, trail, succeed, undermentioned. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.