sequel
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Definition of sequel
1 : consequence, result
2a : subsequent development
b : the next installment (as of a speech or story) especially : a literary, cinematic, or televised work continuing the course of a story begun in a preceding one
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Synonyms & Antonyms for sequel
Synonyms
aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, product, result, resultant, sequence, upshot
Antonyms
antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason
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Examples of sequel in a Sentence
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Production on the sequel, It: Chapter Two, is already underway, but the cast is still growing. — Allie Gemmill, Teen Vogue, ""It: Chapter 2" Adds New Cast Member Taylor Frey as Gay Character Don Hagerty," 11 July 2018 The restaurant itself is a sequel to the original that opened six years ago in Lake Zurich. — Donald Liebenson, chicagotribune.com, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Beelow's NorthShore in Highland Park," 11 July 2018 According to the film’s director, writer, and at least one Netflix executive, there could be a sequel to the romantic comedy sleeper hit on the way. — refinery29.com, "Set It Up...Again? Netflix Teased A Sequel & We Already Can’t Wait," 30 June 2018 So what, then, has driven inspiration and development on next year's sequel Metro Exodus? — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Metro Exodus world premiere: Could this be the Half-Life 3 we always wanted?," 13 June 2018 Beyond Good and Evil 2 is the sequel to a 2003 game that wasn’t a huge seller, but cultivated a cult following. — Chris Morris, Fortune, "Ubisoft Teams With Joseph Gordon-Levitt for Upcoming Game 'Beyond Good and Evil 2'," 12 June 2018 Performance capture work is already underway on the sequels, though principal photography isn't expected to begin until early 2019. — Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Avatar' Sequels: James Cameron Confirms Use of Sony Venice Cameras for Production," 1 June 2018 Black indicated that the band is working on a sequel to their 2006 film, The Pick of Destiny. — Nick Vadala, Philly.com, "Jack Black's Tenacious D coming to Philly's Fillmore this fall," 15 May 2018 Most people would rather stay home than risk their cash on another sure-to-be regrettable sequel, which is likely why millennials are no longer buying in. — Matthew Kitchen, WSJ, "MoviePass’s All-You-Can-See Deal: The Pros and Cons," 27 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sequel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sequel
sequel
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sequel
: a book, movie, etc., that continues a story begun in another book, movie, etc.
: something that happens after and usually as a result of a previous event
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sequel
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Kids Definition of sequel
1 : a book or movie that continues a story begun in another
2 : an event that follows or comes afterward : result
sequel
nounMedical Definition of sequel
: sequela gangrene is…a sequel of wounds— Robert Chawner
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