lover vs following

lover and following both are nouns.

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

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

lover (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