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followed by

conj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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conj

Meaning 1

And then, and after that.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Yesterday morning I saw two ducks, followed by a gaggle of geese in the afternoon, followed by a swan in the evening. All told, it was a bird-filled day for me.
  • A robbery followed by two murder cases clearly shows the presence of crime expansion in the city.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the passive voice of follow, and still frequently used as such.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: gefolgt von — after that
  • Polish: a następnie — after that