B2 adjective Formal

successor

/səkˈses.ər/

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.

Ejemplos

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

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

2

The board of directors has officially named the current CFO as the successor to the retiring Chief Executive.

The board of directors has officially named the current CFO as the successor to the retiring Chief Executive.

3

I'm still trying to find a good successor for my old laptop since it keeps crashing.

I'm still trying to find a good successor for my old laptop since it keeps crashing.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
successor
Verb
succeed
Adverbio
successively
Adjetivo
successive
Relacionado
succession
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Truco para recordar

Think of the verb 'succeed' not as winning, but as 'following'. A successor 'succeeds' (comes after) the leader in a line.

Quiz rápido

After twenty years of leading the charity, the director finally introduced her ______ at the annual gala.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: successor

Ejemplos

1

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

everyday

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

2

The board of directors has officially named the current CFO as the successor to the retiring Chief Executive.

formal

The board of directors has officially named the current CFO as the successor to the retiring Chief Executive.

3

I'm still trying to find a good successor for my old laptop since it keeps crashing.

informal

I'm still trying to find a good successor for my old laptop since it keeps crashing.

4

Historians analyzed how the successor states maintained the legal frameworks of the fallen empire.

academic

Historians analyzed how the successor states maintained the legal frameworks of the fallen empire.

5

Succession planning is vital for businesses to ensure that a designated successor is ready to lead during a crisis.

business

Succession planning is vital for businesses to ensure that a designated successor is ready to lead during a crisis.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
successor
Verb
succeed
Adverbio
successively
Adjetivo
successive
Relacionado
succession

Colocaciones comunes

immediate successor immediate successor
worthy successor worthy successor
designated successor designated successor
successor to the throne successor to the throne
legitimate successor legitimate successor

Frases Comunes

name a successor

to officially announce who will take over a position

act as successor

to function in the role of the person who follows another

seek a successor

to search for a replacement for a current leader

Se confunde a menudo con

successor vs predecessor

A predecessor is the person who held the position before, while a successor is the person who comes after.

successor vs success

Success is the achievement of a goal, whereas a successor is a person in a sequence of roles.

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Notas de uso

The word is almost always used with the preposition 'to' when indicating the person being replaced (e.g., 'the successor to Mr. Smith'). While usually a noun, it can function as an attributive adjective in phrases like 'successor state'.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes confuse 'successor' with 'success' or use 'successor of' instead of the more standard 'successor to'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the verb 'succeed' not as winning, but as 'following'. A successor 'succeeds' (comes after) the leader in a line.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'successor', derived from 'succedere', meaning 'to come after' or 'to go under'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural: successors Frequently followed by the preposition 'to'
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Contexto cultural

The concept of a successor is central to monarchy (heirs to the throne) and corporate governance (CEO succession planning).

Quiz rápido

After twenty years of leading the charity, the director finally introduced her ______ at the annual gala.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: successor

Palabras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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