sequence
word
Definition
A sequence is a series of things, events, or actions arranged in a particular order. It can describe numbers, steps in a process, scenes in a movie, or events that happen one after another.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday, academic, and technical English. Often used in phrases like 'in sequence', 'a sequence of events', and 'DNA sequence'. Do not confuse it with 'series': 'sequence' emphasizes order, while 'series' can simply mean a set of related things.
Example Sentences
Please put the pictures in the correct sequence.
basic
The numbers follow a simple sequence.
basic
We watched the dream sequence in the movie.
basic
That one mistake changed the whole sequence of events.
natural
Can you walk me through the sequence again? I missed a step.
natural
The opening sequence was so good that I forgot to check my phone.
natural