succession
Произношение: [səkˈsɛʃən]
Контекст: «relationship»
(noun) when one person or thing follows another in order. It’s like a line of people waiting to go into a store; when one person goes in, the next person in line can go after them.
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In a family, the oldest child often has the right of succession to inherit things from their parents.
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There was no clear succession after the leader stepped down, leading to confusion about who would take charge.
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What does succession mean in a family tree?
Контекст: «biological processes»
(noun) the process by which one group of living things replaces another over time. It’s like when a forest grows back after a fire; new plants come in and take the place of the old ones.
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After the fire, the succession of plants returned the area to its original beauty over several years.
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Without proper care, the succession of species may not happen, and the area could remain barren.
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How does ecological succession help the environment?
Контекст: «games»
(noun) the series of turns in a game or sport where one player or team follows another. Think of it like a relay race, where the next runner goes after the first one finishes their part.
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In the game, each player's succession was timed perfectly, allowing them to win the match.
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The poor succession in turns made the game feel disorganized.
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What is the order of succession in this board game?