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successor (adjective)

A person or thing that succeeds another in a role, position, or sequence. It specifically refers to an individual who takes over a job or status after the previous holder has left.

💬 Example

"The store owner is looking for a successor who will maintain the high quality of the handmade goods."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Success' + 'Or'. A Successor is the person ('or') who takes over after the 'Success' (or failure) of the previ...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
heir replacement inheritor follower next-in-line
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'successor of' instead of 'successor to'. → He is the successor to the CEO.

Confusing 'successor' with 'predecessor'. → The successor follows the predecessor.

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