successor

noun
UK: /səkˈses.ər/
US: /səkˈses.ɚ/

  1. A person who takes over a job or position from someone else.

    1. He is the chosen successor to the CEO.
    2. The company announced her successor after she retired from the position.

  2. Something that follows and replaces something else.

    1. This model is the direct successor to the old one.
    2. The new law is a successor to the previous legislation, updating key elements.

Synonyms

heir replacement substitute

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "successor" in English means: A person who takes over a job or position from someone else., Something that follows and replaces something else..

The phonetic transcription of "successor" is /səkˈses.ər/ in British English and /səkˈses.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "successor": heir, replacement, substitute.

Example usage of "successor": "He is the chosen successor to the CEO.". More examples on the page.