Meaning & use
sequel
A book, film, or other work that continues the story told in an earlier, related work.
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The studio announced a sequel to the popular film after its huge box-office success.
Fans eagerly awaited the sequel to find out what happened to the main characters.
A note on using this word
Sequel contrasts with prequel, which tells a story set before the events of the original work rather than after.
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