Definitions
- Referring to someone who comes after another person in a particular position or role. - Describing someone who follows in the footsteps of a predecessor. - Talking about someone who inherits a particular status or position from someone else.
- Referring to someone who takes over a particular position or role from someone else. - Describing someone who follows in the footsteps of a predecessor. - Talking about someone who inherits a particular status or position from someone else.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to someone who comes after another person in a particular position or role.
- 2Both words can describe someone who follows in the footsteps of a predecessor.
- 3Both words can be used to talk about someone who inherits a particular status or position from someone else.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Successor is more commonly used than aftercomer in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Aftercomer can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation, while successor is generally neutral or positive.
- 3Specificity: Successor is more specific and commonly used for formal positions such as CEOs, presidents, and monarchs, while aftercomer can be used for any position or role.
- 4Formality: Successor is more formal than aftercomer and is often used in official contexts.
Remember this!
Aftercomer and successor are synonyms that both refer to someone who comes after another person in a particular position or role, follows in the footsteps of a predecessor, or inherits a particular status or position from someone else. However, successor is more commonly used, has a more positive connotation, and is more specific to formal positions. On the other hand, aftercomer is less common and can be used for any position or role.
