sequel
noun/ˈsiːkwəl/
Frequency rank: #4,347 most common English word
Meaning
a book, film, or other work that continues the story of a previous one.
Example sentence
The fans were excited when the director announced that sequel would be released next year.
Synonyms & related words
- continuation
- follow-up
- successor
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