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Succeeding
/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.
📖 Definitions of "Succeeding"
- 1
To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.
"Autumn succeeds summer."
- 2
To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful.
"The persecution of any righteous practice has never succeeded in the face of history; in fact, it can expedite the collapse of the persecutory regime."
- 3
To fall heir to; to inherit.
"So, if the issue of the elder son succeed before the younger, I am king."
- 4
To come after; to be subsequent or consequent to; to follow; to pursue.
- 1
Success
- 1
Following, next in order.
🔄 Synonyms of "Succeeding"
2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Succeeding"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| followingnoun | Coming next, either in sequence or in time. |
| consecutivenoun | Following, in succession, without interruption. |
| back-to-backnoun | Sequential or consecutive. |
| ensuingverb | Refers to the actions, consequences, and repercussions which result from some prior stimulus or event. |
| nextnoun | Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order. |
| futurenoun | The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced. |
| undermentioned | about to be specified or mentioned, especially in a document; following |
| incomingnoun | Coming (or about to come) in; arriving. |
| in line | (idiomatic) Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules. |
| postmortemnoun | Alternative form of post mortem. [After death.] |
| postverb | (transitive) To hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review. |
| apres-skinoun | Alternative form of après-ski. [Entertainment, nightlife or social events that take place at a ski resort, after the skiing.] |
| upcomingnoun | Happening or appearing in the relatively near future. |
| passingnoun | Going past. |
| comingnoun | The act of arriving; an arrival. |
| achievingnoun | An achievement; the process of achieving something. |
| successnoun | The achievement of one's aim or goal. |
| managingnoun | management |
| passverb | To change place. |
| thrivingnoun | That thrives; successful; flourishing or prospering. |
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