Spell Bee Word: following

Basic Details

Word: Following

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A group of people who support or admire someone or something; also refers to what comes after something else.

Synonyms: Supporters, listeners, admirers

Antonyms: Opposition, dissenters

Idioms and Phrases

1. In the following days: Used to refer to days that come after a specific event. Example: "In the following days, the team celebrated their victory."
2. Following in someone's footsteps: To do the same things that someone else has done. Example: "She is following in her mother’s footsteps by becoming a doctor."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The following year, we went on an even bigger adventure together.

Example 2: He has a large following on social media, with thousands of fans enjoying his posts.

Example 3: After the meeting, there was a following discussion about the company's future plans.

Fun Fact

The word "following" comes from the Old English word "fōlgan," which means "to follow" or "to come after." It has evolved over centuries to represent both supporters and what comes after in a sequence.

Famous Quote

"The secret of success is to be ready when your opportunity comes." - Benjamin Disraeli. This quote highlights that those who have a following can be successful if they seize opportunities.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "following" mean?

a) A type of weather
b) A group of supporters
c) An animal
d) A kind of tree

Answer: b) A group of supporters

2. Which of these is a synonym of "following"?

a) Opponents
b) Supporters
c) Outsiders
d) Strangers

Answer: b) Supporters

3. What is the antonym of "following"?

a) Friends
b) Dissenters
c) Followers
d) Members

Answer: b) Dissenters

4. Which sentence uses "following" correctly?

a) The following book was about space travel.
b) They are following the cat around the garden.
c) I love following math problems.
d) Following dogs is my favourite hobby.

Answer: a) The following book was about space travel.

5. Which idiom means doing the same as someone else?

a) In the following days
b) Following in someone's footsteps
c) Following the trail
d) Losing track of time

Answer: b) Following in someone's footsteps