sequel

Meanings

• noun

  A work of art or literature that continues the story of a previous work.

  - "The novel 'Gone Girl' has a sequel called 'Gone Girl: A Novel of Suspense'"
  - "The movie 'Godfather' has a sequel named 'The Godfather: Part II'"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsiːkwəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

prequel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sequel
duel , rue , mule , fuel

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Variants

List of all variants of sequel that leads to same result
sequel , sequels

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'sequi' meaning 'follow'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sequel' was first used in the film industry in the 1930s.

2. The longest movie sequel is 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King', which runs for over 3 hours and 21 minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. prequel: A work that tells the story that occurred before the original work.

2. spin-off: A work that is related to the original but focuses on new characters or storylines.

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Culture

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In literature and film, a sequel is a work that continues the story of a previous work. It can provide closure to unanswered questions or explore new aspects of the story and characters.

How to Memorize "sequel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the concept of a story continuing. Imagine reading or watching a work that picks up where the previous one left off.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sequel' with the idea of continuity and following a story further.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sequels are stories that continue a tale' to remember the definition.

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