📖Sequel

noun
/ˈsikwəl/

Meaning

a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
A published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one.

Example Sentences

The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

The movie's sequel was even more successful than the original.

Synonyms

continuation, follow-up, successor, aftermath, next installment, spin-off
Entry 1
continuation, follow-up, successor, aftermath
Entry 2
continuation, follow-up, next installment, spin-off

Antonyms

prequel, original, predecessor, origin
Entry 1
prequel, original, predecessor
Entry 2
prequel, origin

Collocations

movie sequel, book sequel, direct sequel, successful sequel, sequel to
Entry 1
movie sequel, book sequel, direct sequel
Entry 2
movie sequel, book sequel, successful sequel, sequel to

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