following vs succeeding

following is a noun but succeeding is not a noun.

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

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

following (adjective)	succeeding (adjective)
going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction	coming after or following
in the desired direction	(of elected officers) elected but not yet serving
about to be mentioned or specified
immediately following in time or order