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successor (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /səkˈsesər/

A person or thing that comes after another and takes its place or performs its functions.

successor to (prepositional phrase): Indicates what or who the successor follows. — "She was the successor to the renowned scientist."
successor of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what or who the successor follows (less common than 'to'). — "He was the successor of the previous manager."

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