"sequel" meaning in English

See sequel in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈsiːkwəl/ Audio: en-us-sequel.ogg [US] Forms: sequel [singular], sequels [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A sequel is a story, book, or movie that comes or takes place after another one.
    Sense id: simple-sequel-en-noun-rGI87OUj
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