devotee vs following

devotee and following both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
devotee	Yes	No	No	No
following	Yes	Yes	No	No

devotee (noun)	following (noun)
an ardent follower and admirer	the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
	a group of followers or enthusiasts

devotee (adjective)	following (adjective)
	going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction
	in the desired direction
	about to be mentioned or specified
	immediately following in time or order