Definitions and Examples of successor, follower
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who takes over a position, title, or role from someone else.
Example
After the CEO retired, the board appointed a successor to take over his duties.
A person who supports and admires someone or something and tries to emulate them.
Example
She was a loyal follower of the famous fashion designer and always wore his latest creations.
Key Differences: successor vs follower
- 1Successor refers to someone who takes over a position or role from someone else.
- 2Follower refers to someone who supports and admires someone or something and tries to emulate them.
Effective Usage of successor, follower
- 1Business: Use successor to refer to someone who takes over a business or company.
- 2Leadership: Use follower to describe someone who follows a leader or a mentor.
- 3Social Media: Use follower to describe someone who follows a celebrity or an influencer on social media.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct meanings: Successor refers to someone who takes over a position or role from someone else, while follower refers to someone who supports and admires someone or something and tries to emulate them. Use these words in business, leadership, and social media contexts to convey the intended meaning.
