Synonyms for
Successor
Definition
A person who follows another in a position of power or authority.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- immediate successor
- rightful successor
- designated successor
- successor in office
- successor to the throne
- natural successor
- legal successor
Word family
noun successor
adjective successive
Usage note
Often used in contexts of inheritance, leadership, or positions. Be mindful of the distinction between a successor and a predecessor.
Example sentences
- The successor to the throne is usually the oldest child of the king or queen.
- When the principal retired, the vice principal became the school's successor.
- The company was handed over to the successor after the founder's death.
- The new coach will have to prove himself as a worthy successor to the previous coach.
- The successor to the famous author's book was not as well-received by critics.
Quotes
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer