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Succeeding

/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.

📖 Definitions of "Succeeding"

verb
  1. 1

    To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.

    "Autumn succeeds summer."

  2. 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. 3

    To fall heir to; to inherit.

    "So, if the issue of the elder son succeed before the younger, I am king."

  4. 4

    To come after; to be subsequent or consequent to; to follow; to pursue.

noun
  1. 1

    Success

adjective
  1. 1

    Following, next in order.

🔄 Synonyms of "Succeeding"

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WordDefinition
futurenounThe time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.
nextnounNearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Succeeding"

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WordDefinition
followingnounComing next, either in sequence or in time.
consecutivenounFollowing, in succession, without interruption.
back-to-backnounSequential or consecutive.
ensuingverbRefers to the actions, consequences, and repercussions which result from some prior stimulus or event.
nextnounNearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.
futurenounThe time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.
undermentionedabout to be specified or mentioned, especially in a document; following
incomingnounComing (or about to come) in; arriving.
in line(idiomatic) Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
postmortemnounAlternative form of post mortem. [After death.]
postverb(transitive) To hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review.
apres-skinounAlternative form of après-ski. [Entertainment, nightlife or social events that take place at a ski resort, after the skiing.]
upcomingnounHappening or appearing in the relatively near future.
passingnounGoing past.
comingnounThe act of arriving; an arrival.
achievingnounAn achievement; the process of achieving something.
successnounThe achievement of one's aim or goal.
managingnounmanagement
passverbTo change place.
thrivingnounThat thrives; successful; flourishing or prospering.

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