Following and Of

Following

Following preposition - Subsequent to in time or order.
Usage example: following the concert, there will be refreshments in the lobby

Of is an antonym for following.

Nearby Words: follow, follower, followed

Of

Of preposition - Earlier than.
Usage example: it's ten minutes of two right now
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Synonyms for Of

Following is an antonym for of.
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