follower — a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːloʊər/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's an influencer because it has more followers than my little brother.
- He became a follower of the new fitness trend and now does 100 push-ups every morning.
- The cult leader's followers believed he could turn water into energy drinks.
follower
NOUN[/ˈfɑːloʊər/]
a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas
A person who follows or imitates the actions of another.
Every follower trusted the leader's direction. (Follow + Person = Follower.)
Every follower trusted the leader and became a loyal supporter.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'follower' originated in Middle English as 'folwere', derived from the verb 'follow' (meaning to go or come after) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'. It has been used since medieval times to denote a person who follows another, whether in a literal or figurative sense.
Breakdown
follow (to go after, pursue) + -er (one who performs an action, agent suffix) = one who follows or pursues another.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's an influencer because it has more followers than my little brother.”
“He became a follower of the new fitness trend and now does 100 push-ups every morning.”
“The cult leader's followers believed he could turn water into energy drinks.”
“She lost many followers after posting a photo of her breakfast for the 365th day in a row.”
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