following vs favourable

following is a noun but favourable is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
following	Yes	Yes	No	No
favourable	No	Yes	No	No

following (noun)	favourable (noun)
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
a group of followers or enthusiasts

following (adjective)	favourable (adjective)
going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction	(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
in the desired direction	encouraging or approving or pleasing
about to be mentioned or specified	giving an advantage
immediately following in time or order	presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome