successor
suc
sək
sēk
ce
ˈsɛ
se
ssor
sɜr
sēr
British pronunciation
/səksˈɛsɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "successor"in English

Successor
01

a person or thing that is next in line to someone or something else

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Examples
The CEO announced her retirement and named her longtime deputy as her successor.
The prince was groomed to be the king 's successor and take the throne one day.
02

something that comes after and replaces the previous product, system, etc.

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The latest smartphone model is the successor to the previous version, offering enhanced features and improvements.
The sequel to the popular movie serves as the successor, extending the story and introducing new elements to captivate audiences.
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