Today's word: succession
noun
1 [S] a number of similar events or people that happen, exist, etc. after each other: A succession of scandals and revelations has undermined the government over the past year. Life was just an endless succession of parties and dinners. (I so wish!!)
2 in succession happening one after another: She had her first three children in rapid succession. This is the seventh year in succession that they've won the cup.
3 [U] when someone takes an official position or job after someone else: Divorce would not prevent the Prince of Wales's succession to the throne.
Source: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
1 [S] a number of similar events or people that happen, exist, etc. after each other: A succession of scandals and revelations has undermined the government over the past year. Life was just an endless succession of parties and dinners. (I so wish!!)
2 in succession happening one after another: She had her first three children in rapid succession. This is the seventh year in succession that they've won the cup.
3 [U] when someone takes an official position or job after someone else: Divorce would not prevent the Prince of Wales's succession to the throne.
Source: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
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