successor
Translation
successor, heir, replacement
Examples
He was chosen as the successor to the CEO.
He was chosen as the successor to the CEO.
The prince is the successor to the throne.
The prince is the successor to the throne.
Grammar Patterns
successor to ((sb./sth.)) a person or thing that comes after another one He is the successor to the company's founder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heir, replacement, follower; Antonyms: predecessor, forerunner
Etymology
From Latin 'succedere' (to follow after), from 'suc-' (under, after) + 'cedere' (to go).
Memory Tips
A successor is someone who 'succeeds' another person in a role or position.