sequel

/ˈsikwəl/
noun
  1. A book, movie, or other work that continues the story of an earlier one.
    • I prefer the original film to its sequel, which felt rushed.
    • Fans were excited when the studio announced a sequel to the hit movie.
    • The sequel to the popular fantasy novel came out last year.
  2. Something that follows as a result or continuation of an earlier event.
    • The sequel to the argument was a long silence between them.
    • The festival was a joyful sequel to months of hard work.
    • The economic crisis was a direct sequel to years of poor policy.
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