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Sequence Definition, Usage & Common Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：order of steps (sequence)
sequence
/ˈsiːkwəns/
n.
the order in which a set of events or steps happens.
order of steps
➕
/ˈɔːrdər əv stɛps/
n.
Refers to the specific arrangement or progression where events, actions, or items follow one after another in a defined order.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'sequi', meaning 'to follow', indicating a following order.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'SEQuence' as 'SEe QUickly' the order of events to remember it.
📖 Example
To bake this cake properly, you must follow the recipe's sequence of steps in the exact order.
To bake this cake properly, you must follow the recipe's sequence of steps in the exact order.
🔗 Collocations
in sequence – arranged in a consecutive order
sequence of events – a series of happenings in chronological order
follow a sequence – to adhere to a prescribed order
🔄 Synonyms
order (n.) – the arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other
series (n.) – a number of events, objects, or people of a similar kind following one after another
progression (n.) – the process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
sequential (adj.) – forming or following in a logical order or sequence
sequentially (adv.) – in a way that follows a logical order
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'sequentia' (a following), via Old French. Initially used in logic and music to denote succession, now common in science and daily life for ordered series.
Meaning 2：series of events (sequence)
sequence
/ˈsiːkwəns/
n.
a series of related events, images, or items that come one after another.
series of events
➕
/ˈsɪəriːz əv ɪˈvɛnts/
n.
Denotes a continuous series of related items, such as scenes in a film or episodes in a story, that occur in succession.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The opening sequence of the movie, with its stunning visuals and exciting chase scene, immediately grabbed everyone's attention.
The opening sequence of the movie, with its stunning visuals and exciting chase scene, immediately grabbed everyone's attention.
🔗 Collocations
film sequence – a continuous series of shots in a movie
action sequence – a fast-paced series of events in a story or game
sequence of images – a succession of pictures or frames
🔄 Synonyms
series (n.) – a number of similar or related events or things, one following another
chain (n.) – a connected series of events or actions
succession (n.) – a number of people or things following one after another
🚫 Antonyms
isolated event (n.) – a single occurrence not connected to others
fragment (n.) – a small part broken off or detached from something larger
🌱 Derivatives
sequential (adj.) – relating to or forming a sequence
sequencer (n.) – a device or program that arranges items in a sequence
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