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Definition of «successor»

A successor is a person or thing that follows after another in time, succession, or order. In a more specific context, it refers to someone who inherits an estate or title from a predecessor; a person who takes over the position or duties of another; or a computer program that replaces and continues the work of its predecessor.

Usage examples

  1. John will retire next month, and his successor, Sarah, will take over as the new CEO.
  2. The company announced that they have appointed Tom as the successor to the current marketing director.
  3. After the retirement of the principal, the school board has selected Mrs. Johnson as her successor.
  4. The reigning champion announced his successor after winning the championship for the fifth consecutive time.
  5. The founder of the popular restaurant chain has been grooming his son to be his successor and continue the family business.

Phrases with «successor»

Sentences with «successor»

  • Maybe they can do a spiritual successor of some kind? (wizarddojo.com)
  • At least we'll probably see something from spiritual successor Mighty No. 9 either way. (wizarddojo.com)
  • Few things are more fundamental to societal interest and parental desire than the hope for children and grandchildren, for successor generations that will carry on our communal stories. (firstthings.com)
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