following vs lover

following and lover both are nouns.

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

following (noun)	lover (noun)
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture	a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
a group of followers or enthusiasts	an ardent follower and admirer
	a significant other to whom you are not related by marriage

following (adjective)	lover (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