follower (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfɒləʊər/
Definition
A person who supports or believes in the ideas of a particular person or group, or who admires them.
Examples
She has a large following of loyal fans.
He was a devoted follower of Gandhi's teachings.
The politician struggled to gain any followers in the rural areas.
How to Use follower
- follower of (prepositional phrase)
- Someone who supports or believes in the ideas of a particular person or group. — "She is a staunch follower of environmental activism."
- gain followers (collocation)
- To attract more people who will support or subscribe to you. — "The new app is designed to help creators gain followers quickly."
- lose followers (collocation)
- To have people stop supporting or subscribing to you. — "The politician lost followers due to the scandal."
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