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follower

/ˈfɑːloʊər/
English Definition
n. a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas
中文释义
追随者
Example Sentence

As a devoted follower of the scientific method, she meticulously documented every step of her experiment.

作为科学方法的忠实追随者,她一丝不苟地记录实验的每一步。

Synonyms
adherent disciple supporter
Antonyms
leader opponent
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “follower”?

  1. A An example or single occurrence of something
  2. B A person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas
  3. C The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way
  4. D Money or property received from someone after they die
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B — A person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas. “follower” means a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas”?

  1. A inheritance
  2. B motivation
  3. C instance
  4. D follower
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D — follower. “follower” means a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas.

Common questions about “follower”

What does “follower” mean?

follower — a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas. In Chinese: 追随者.

How do you pronounce “follower”?

follower is pronounced /ˈfɑːloʊər/.

How is “follower” used in a sentence?

As a devoted follower of the scientific method, she meticulously documented every step of her experiment. (作为科学方法的忠实追随者,她一丝不苟地记录实验的每一步。)

What are synonyms for “follower”?

adherent, disciple, supporter — all close in meaning to follower (a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas).

What is the opposite of “follower”?

leader, opponent — each the opposite of follower (a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas).

Is “follower” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. follower is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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