follower
noun
fol·low·er
ˈfä-lə-wər 
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archaic
: one that chases
3
: a sheet added to the first sheet of an indenture or other deed
4
: a machine part that receives motion from another part
5
: a spring-loaded plate at the bottom of a firearm's magazine that angles cartridges for proper insertion into the chamber
7
: one who subscribes to a feed especially on social media
His account has thousands of followers.
Synonyms
Examples of follower in a Sentence
The party drew most of its followers from among young people.
The band has a large group of followers.
He had a reputation of being a follower, not a leader.
Recent Examples on the Web
That means the protagonist, who is on a mission of his own, will need to form bonds with potential followers, earn monster-slaying bounties, explore dungeons, complete side jobs, and generally rally support.
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Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024
Yes, he’s got nearly 13 million followers on X, which is basically a large-scale echo chamber.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
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Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024
Yes, he’s got nearly 13 million followers on X, which is basically a large-scale echo chamber.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for follower
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“Follower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follower. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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follower
noun
fol·low·er
ˈfäl-ə-wər
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: one who subscribes to a feed especially on social media
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