successor
/səkˈsɛsə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: successors
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.
Noun
Examples
George W. Bush was successor to Bill Clinton as President of the US.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The next heir in order or succession.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “successor” mean?
A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.
Is “successor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.