sequel
word
Definition
A sequel is a book, movie, or story that continues the story of a previous work, showing what happens next.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in entertainment, especially for movies and books. Usually indicates a direct continuation with the same characters or storyline. Sometimes confused with 'prequel' (which shows earlier events). Often used with 'the sequel to...'.
Spanish: secuela - continuaciónPortuguese (BR): continuação - sequênciaPortuguese (PT): continuação - sequênciaChinese (Simplified): 续集Chinese (Traditional): 續集Hindi: सीक्वल - अगला भागArabic: تتمة - جزء ثانٍBengali: সিক্যুয়েল - পরবর্তী পর্বRussian: сиквелJapanese: 続編Vietnamese: phần tiếp theoKorean: 속편Turkish: devam filmi - devam kitabıUrdu: سِکوئلIndonesian: sekuel
Example Sentences
Many people are waiting for the sequel.
basic
Have you seen the sequel to that movie?
basic
The book has a sequel that tells what happens next.
basic
Fans loved the original, so expectations for the sequel were really high.
natural
It took five years for the director to finish the sequel.
natural
Some sequels are even more popular than the original story.
natural