successor

CEFRC1

/səkˈsɛsə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person or thing that follows another in a position or role.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A person who inherits a title or office.

Examples

  • Every positive integer has exactly one successor.

  • The matter of his successor is still under debate.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /səˈsɛsɚ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The next heir in order or succession.

  2. A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.

  3. The integer, ordinal number or cardinal number immediately following another.

More examples

In context

  • Who's the likely successor to him as party leader?

  • A limit ordinal is not the successor of any ordinal.

  • George W. Bush was successor to Bill Clinton as President of the US.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Quick test

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After the king dies, his eldest son becomes the blank to the throne.

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Origin

noun

From Anglo-Norman successour, from Latin successor.