[General] following vs follows

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Hello,

What is the difference between following and follows; where to use them.

Thanks.

 

[2006]

Hello,

What is the difference between following and follows; where to use them.

Thanks.

Here's a start.

1) "follow(s)" is a verb.
His dog follows him wherever he goes.

2a) "following" is a noun.
Following is easier than leading.
The team has a large following.

2b) "following" is an adjective.
He returned the following day.

2c) "following" is a continuous-tense verb.
The dog is following him to school.