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follower
[fol-oh-er]
noun
a person or thing that follows.
a person who follows another in regard to their ideas or belief; disciple or adherent.
Synonyms:Antonyms: , , ,a person who imitates, copies, or takes as a model or ideal.
He was little more than a follower of current modes.
an attendant, servant, or retainer.
a person who follows or subscribes to another's posts on a social media website.
He spent hours figuring out how to get more followers on Twitter.
British Informal.a boyfriend or suitor, especially of a maidservant.
Machinery.a part receiving motion from or following the movements of another part, especially a cam.
Engineering, Building Trades.a concrete form attached to the head of a timber pile to permit casting of a concrete cap or pier.
follower
/ ˈɒəʊə /
noun
a person who accepts the teachings of another; disciple; adherent
a follower of Marx
an attendant or henchman
an enthusiast or supporter, as of a sport or team
(esp formerly) a male admirer
rarea pursuer
a machine part that derives its motion by following the motion of another part
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Example Sentences
The 23-year-old from Bury, Greater Manchester, has gained millions of followers and recently released his northern soul song Who Knew Dancing Was A Sin.
The German was meant to usher in a fresh atmosphere after Southgate's eight years in charge, but Tuchel was made noisily aware that England's followers do not like what they have seen.
Tributes have been paid to a "precious" grandmother who gained millions of followers online by sharing humorous videos with her granddaughter on social media.
Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau summed it up for his legion of YouTube followers when he said: "This course doesn't just challenge your game, it challenges your sanity."
Called Dr. A by patients and fans, she boasts 441,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares clips of her celebrity interviews.
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