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in succession
[ɪn səkˈsɛʃən]
adverbial phrase
sucessivamente
1.
one after another in order; consecutively
Three presidents served in succession during that decade.
Três presidentes serviram sucessivamente durante essa década.
2.
following one another without interruption
The team won five games in succession.
O time venceu cinco jogos consecutivos.
3.
in the process of inheriting or assuming a position
The heirs were named in succession to the throne.
Os herdeiros foram nomeados na sucessão ao trono.
Synonyms
consecutively
one after another
in a row
sequentially
in order
Antonyms
simultaneously
at the same time
concurrently
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sucessivamente
most common usage
General Brazilian
em sucessão
literal translation, also used
Portugal
sucessivamente
standard usage
Portugal
em cadeia
alternative meaning 'in chain'
Related Idioms & Phrases
in quick succession
days in succession
the line of succession
heir in succession
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