Sequels Meaning in English

word · lemma: sequel

US

ˈsikwəɫz

SEE-kwuhlz

UK

sˈiːkwəlz

SEE-kwuhlz

Definition

Sequels are books, movies, or other works that continue the story or themes of an earlier work, often featuring the same characters.

Usage & Nuances

Most common with movies and books; 'sequels' are contrasted with 'prequels' (stories set before the original). Often collocates with 'movie sequels,' 'direct sequels,' or 'unnecessary sequels.' Used in formal and informal contexts.

• Spanish: secuelas - continuaciones
• Portuguese (BR): continuações - sequências (filmes/livros)
• Portuguese (PT): continuações - sequelas (filmes/livros)
• Chinese (Simplified): 续集
• Chinese (Traditional): 續集
• Hindi: सीक्वल्स - अगला भाग
• Arabic: تتمات - أجزاء لاحقة
• Bengali: সিক্যুয়েল - পরবর্তী অংশ
• Russian: сиквелы - продолжения
• Japanese: 続編
• Vietnamese: phần tiếp theo
• Korean: 속편
• Turkish: devam filmleri - devam kitapları
• Urdu: سیکوئلز - اگلا حصہ
• Indonesian: sekuel - kelanjutan

Example Sentences

Many people enjoy watching sequels to their favorite movies.

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The writer planned more sequels after the book became popular.

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Some sequels are better than the original story.

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Hollywood loves making sequels when a movie is a big hit.

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Honestly, not all sequels live up to the hype.

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The studio announced two new sequels coming next year.

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