Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person or entity that follows or takes over a role or task from someone else.
Successor
/səkˈsesə/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
"At least I know who his successor was."
The successor will be announced next week at the meeting.
As the successor, she vowed to continue his legacy and vision.
Etymology:
From the Latin word successor, from succedere meaning to come after.
Usage Statistics:
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