succession
Translation
succession, sequence
Examples
He won for the third year in succession.
He won for the third year in succession.
The succession to the throne was clear.
The succession to the throne was clear.
We had a succession of rainy days.
We had a succession of rainy days.
Grammar Patterns
in succession one after another He won for the third year in succession.
a succession of ((sth.)) a series of (sth.) We had a succession of rainy days.
the succession to ((sth.)) the right to take a role after sb. else The succession to the throne was clear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sequence, series, progression, inheritance
Etymology
From Latin 'successio', from 'succedere' meaning 'to come after, follow'. It refers to the act of following after another.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'to succeed' can mean 'to follow'. A son succeeds his father as king. A series of events is a 'succession'.