sequel

/ˈsikwəl/

/ˈsikwəl/

Other forms: sequels

A sequel is a continuation or part two. The Empire Strikes Back and Toy Story 2 are sequels. Many successful movies have sequels.

The most common meaning of sequel is for a book or movie that follows another, but the term can be used for just about anything that comes second. We might say of an actress who begins her career with a bang, "What will she do for a sequel?" A football team that wins a championship may have trouble with the sequel — trying to win another one next year. All sequels have a tough challenge — living up to the original.

Definitions of sequel

1. noun

   something that follows something else
   synonyms: subsequence

   type of:

   final result, outcome, result, resultant, termination

   something that results
2. noun

   a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
   synonyms: continuation

   antonyms:

   prequel

   a creative work that relates events taking place before those of an existing work

   type of:

   addendum, postscript, supplement

   textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end