Sequel: meaning, definitions and examples
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sequel
[ หsiห.kwษl ]
movie
A sequel is a movie that continues the story of a previous movie, often featuring the same characters and settings. Sequels are commonly made to capitalize on the success of a popular film.
Synonyms
continuation, follow-up, next installment.
Examples of usage
- The sequel to the blockbuster hit will be released next summer.
- After the success of the first movie, the studio decided to produce a sequel.
- Fans of the original film are eagerly awaiting the sequel.
- The sequel picks up where the first movie left off.
- The director is already working on the script for the sequel.
Translations
Translations of the word "sequel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sequรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคฒเฅ เคเคกเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Fortsetzung
๐ฎ๐ฉ sekuel
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะดะพะฒะถะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ kontynuacja
๐ฏ๐ต ็ถ็ทจ (ใใใธใ)
๐ซ๐ท suite
๐ช๐ธ secuela
๐น๐ท devam
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุชู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pokraฤovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pokraฤovanie
๐จ๐ณ ็ปญ้ (xรน jรญ)
๐ธ๐ฎ nadaljevanje
๐ฎ๐ธ framhald
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปาะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แซแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ davamฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ secuela
Etymology
The word 'sequel' originated from the Latin word 'sequela', meaning 'a continuation'. In the context of movies, sequels have become a common practice in the film industry to extend the success of a popular film. Sequels often aim to capitalize on the established fan base and familiarity with the original story and characters.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #12,348, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 12345 fullness
- 12346 underdeveloped
- 12347 annex
- 12348 sequel
- 12349 extraneous
- 12350 mythical
- 12351 witty
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