Successor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səkˈsɛsə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Successor is a noun meaning A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.
Meaning
A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.
More Meanings
- The next heir in order or succession.
- A person who inherits a title or office.
- (arithmetic, set theory) The integer, ordinal number or cardinal number immediately following another.
Example Sentences
A limit ordinal is not the successor of any ordinal.
George W. Bush was successor to Bill Clinton as President of the US.
After Li Tan's death in 1625, Hsu Hsin-su (許心素), leader of the Chang-chou people dwelling in and around the city of Hsia-men (廈門, or Amoy), emerged as his successor.
As Di Matteo celebrated and captain John Terry raised the trophy for the fourth time, the Italian increased his claims to become the permanent successor to Andre Villas-Boas by landing a trophy.
Word Forms
- successors
- successour
Synonyms for successor
Depending on context, synonyms include aftercomer, heir, succeeder, successour, replacement.
Antonyms for successor
Common opposites include predecessor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include replacement, heir, predecessor, succession, succeed, following.
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