follower

  1. Noun.  (literally) One who follows, comes after another.
  2. Noun.  Something that comes after another thing.
  3. Noun.  One who is a part of master's physical group, such as a servant or retainer.
  4. Noun.  One who follows mentally, adherer to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another, a movement etc.
  5. Noun.  An imitator, who follows another's example.
  6. Noun.  A pursuer.
  7. Noun.  A machine part receiving motion from another.
  8. Noun.  A man courting a maidservant.
  9. Noun.  Young cattle.
  10. Noun.  A metal piece placed at the top of a candle to keep the wax melting evenly.

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