buff vs follower

buff and follower both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
buff	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
follower	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, follower is a hypernym of buff; that is, follower is a word with a broader meaning than buff:

buff (noun)	follower (noun)
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)	a person who accepts the leadership of another
a medium to dark tan color	someone who travels behind or pursues another
bare skin
an ardent follower and admirer
a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen

buff (adjective)	follower (adjective)
of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

buff (verb)	follower (verb)
polish and make shiny
strike, beat repeatedly