succession
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A series of people or things following one after another, or the process by which one thing gradually replaces another.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Usage notes
In ecology, "succession" describes how one community of plants gradually replaces another in a habitat over time.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The country has had a _____ of short-lived governments in the last decade."
Answer: succession
In your own words, what does "succession" mean?
A series of people or things following one after another, or the process by which one thing gradually replaces another.
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