Was a stalker, one understood (8)

I believe the answer is:

followed

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'one understood' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for followed that I've seen before include "Came along behind" , "Travelled behind or ensued" , "Pursued" .)

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