Synonyms for
Follower
Definition
A person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- loyal follower
- devoted follower
- true follower
- social media follower
- a follower of fashion
- a follower of Christ
- close follower
- early follower
Word family
Usage note
While 'follower' can refer to someone who physically trails another, it most commonly denotes someone who supports or adheres to a person, idea, or group. In social media contexts, it refers to a user who subscribes to receive updates from another user's account.
Example sentences
- 1. She is a follower of the latest fashion trends.
- 2. He is a follower of the local sports team.
- 3. The politician has many followers on social media.
- 4. The religious leader had many devoted followers.
- 5. The artist had many loyal followers who loved his work.
Quotes
1. 'A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.' - John C. Maxwell
2. 'A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.' - Douglas MacArthur
3. 'Great leaders are willing to sacrifice their own personal interests for the good of the team.' - John Wooden