successor
1 of 1noun/səkˈsɛsər/
Forms:successors
1
a person or thing that is next in line to someone or something else
C1- 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.
- After the professor's retirement, her most promising student became her successor in the department.
- The new model of the smartphone, hailed as the successor to last year's version, features many advanced improvements.
- The company was eager to find a worthy successor to continue the founder's legacy and lead it into the future.
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2
something that comes after and replaces the previous product, system, etc.
- 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.
- The upcoming software update is the successor to the current version, introducing new features and addressing previous issues.