Meaning : About to be mentioned or specified.
Example :
The following items.
Synonyms : undermentioned
Meaning : Immediately following in time or order.
Example :
The following day.
Next in line.
The next president.
The next item on the list.
Synonyms : next
Meaning : Going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction.
Example :
The crowd of following cars made the occasion seem like a parade.
Tried to outrun the following footsteps.
Going or proceeding or going in advance. Showing the way.
We rode in the leading car.Meaning : In the desired direction.
Example :
A following wind.