following vs devotee

following and devotee both are nouns.

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

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

following (adjective)	devotee (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