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Successor

noun

/səkˈses.ər/

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

A person or thing that follows another in a position, office, or role.

Example Sentences

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

The company appointed a successor after the CEO retired.

Example Expressions

successor in title

Synonyms

heir, replacement, inheritor, follower, descendant

Entry 1

heir, replacement, inheritor, follower

Entry 2

heir, inheritor, descendant, replacement, follower

Antonyms

predecessor, former holder, ancestor

Entry 1

predecessor, former holder

Entry 2

predecessor, ancestor

Collocations

chosen successor, potential successor, successor company, successor state, successor to the throne, immediate successor, political successor, rightful successor

Entry 1

chosen successor, potential successor, successor company, successor state

Entry 2

successor to the throne, immediate successor, political successor, rightful successor

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