succession
Translation
succession, series
Examples
He had a succession of temporary jobs.
He had a succession of temporary jobs.
The line of succession to the throne is clear.
The line of succession to the throne is clear.
She won for the third year in succession.
She won for the third year in succession.
Grammar Patterns
a succession of ((sth.)) a series of (sth.) He had a succession of temporary jobs.
in succession one after another She won for the third year in succession.
Similar Words
Synonyms: series, sequence (for series); inheritance, accession (for inheriting a title)
Etymology
From Latin 'succedere' (to follow after), from 'sub-' (under, after) + 'cedere' (to go).
Memory Tips
Think of one thing 'succeeding' (following) another. A king's son succeeds him; this is the 'succession'.