follower

Definition

One who follows, comes after another.

Etymology

From Middle English folwer, folwere, folewer, from Old English folgere (“follower; attendant; disciple”), equivalent to follow + -er. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Foulger, West Frisian folger, Dutch volger, German Folger, Swedish följare.

Example Sentences

• "I have over 50 followers on Twitter, but all my tweets only get 10 likes."
• "Talking bout these other rappers getting old is even getting old / Worrying about your followers, you need to get your dollars up"

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