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successor

Pronunciation: [səkˈsɛsər]

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Learn how to use successor in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a successor is someone who takes over a position or role after someone else has left it. Imagine if your teacher gets a new job, the person who becomes the new teacher is the successor.

Example

After the principal retired, the new principal was her successor and continued her good work.

Example

The company did not find a successor for the CEO in time, which caused a lot of confusion.

Example

Who will be the successor to the current president when they finish their term?

Context: “games”

(noun) in games, a successor often refers to the next player who takes over a character or role. If you and your friends are playing a game and someone finishes their turn, the next player is the successor.

Example

In the game, my character was defeated, but my friend became the successor and continued the adventure.

Example

If there is no successor in the game, the player who lost doesn't have anyone to take their place.

Example

Who will be the successor for the character once I finish my turn in the game?

How to pronounce successor

Pronunciation: [səkˈsɛsər]

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