Successor Meaning
/səkˈsɛsə/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.
nounThe next heir in order or succession.
Sentence Examples
The matter of his successor is still under debate.
Every positive integer has exactly one successor.
Who's the likely successor to him as party leader?
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the king dies, his eldest son becomes the ____ to the throne.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The board of directors is looking for a suitable ____ for the retiring CEO of the large corporation.
Word Origin & History
From Anglo-Norman successour, from Latin successor.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"After Li Tan's death in 1625, Hsu Hsin-su (許心素), leader of the Chang-chou people dwelling in and around the city of Hsia-men (廈門, or Amoy), emerged as his successor."
— 2003, Tu Cheng-sheng, translated by Paul Cooper, Ilha Formosa: the Emergence of Taiwan on the World Scene in the 17th Century, →OCLC, →OL, page 27:
"As Di Matteo celebrated and captain John Terry raised the trophy for the fourth time, the Italian increased his claims to become the permanent successor to Andre Villas-Boas by landing a trophy."
— 2012 May 5, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool”, in BBC Sport:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the king dies, his eldest son becomes the ____ to the throne.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The board of directors is looking for a suitable ____ for the retiring CEO of the large corporation.