Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that comes after and replaces another in a position or office.

“The new CEO will be the successor to the previous company leader.”

2. noun

A person or thing that follows and takes the place of another, especially in a series or sequence.

“The successor to the throne was a young prince from a rival kingdom.”

3. noun

A person who takes over a job or position from someone who is leaving or has left it.

“The company hired a new employee as the successor to the retiring manager.”

4. verb

To come after and replace another person or thing in a position or office.

“The new leader will succeed to the throne after the current monarch’s death.”

5. verb

To come after and follow a series or sequence of events or actions.

“The next event will succeed the current one on the schedule.”