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succession

Pronunciation: [səkˈsɛʃən]

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Learn how to use succession in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

In a family, the oldest child often has the right of succession to inherit things from their parents.

Example

There was no clear succession after the leader stepped down, leading to confusion about who would take charge.

Example

What does succession mean in a family tree?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

How does ecological succession help the environment?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What is the order of succession in this board game?

How to pronounce succession

Pronunciation: [səkˈsɛʃən]

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