followers

Everyday

1. Followers are people who support, believe in or copy a leader, team or idea. tree →
2. On social media, followers are the people who choose to see your posts. tree →
3. People or animals that come after or go after someone. tree →

In the lessons

Used in everyday life (social media followers), history and religion (followers of a teacher or leader), sport (fans). Phrases: «have many followers», «loyal followers», «a follower of fashion». Safety: do not share personal details with online followers you don't know.

Examples

• The singer has millions of followers online. tree →
• The leader's followers marched through the town. tree →
• Ducklings are good followers of their mother. tree →
• Be careful what you post — strangers may be followers. tree →
• He is a follower, not a leader. tree →
• The football club has loyal followers all over the world. tree →
• His three followers watched him, waiting for orders. tree →

Note

Countable. From the verb «follow». Online follower counts can be large numbers; e.g. «2.5 million followers» = 2 500 000. Gaining 300 followers a week means after 4 weeks you gain 1 200.

In Jewish tradition

Used in everyday life (social media followers), history and religion (followers of a teacher or leader), sport (fans). Phrases: «have many followers», «loyal followers», «a follower of fashion». Safety: do not share personal details with online followers you don't know.

Note

Countable. From the verb «follow». Online follower counts can be large numbers; e.g. «2.5 million followers» = 2 500 000. Gaining 300 followers a week means after 4 weeks you gain 1 200.