shadow vs follower

shadow and follower both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of shadow include spy.

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

shadow (noun)	follower (noun)
refuge from danger or observation	a person who accepts the leadership of another
something existing in perception only	someone who travels behind or pursues another
an indication that something has been present
a premonition of something adverse
an unilluminated area
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
an inseparable companion
a dominating and pervasive presence
shade within clear boundaries

shadow (verb)	follower (verb)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge
make appear small by comparison
cast a shadow over