Succeeding: meaning, definitions and examples

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succeeding

 

[ səkˈsiːdɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

achieving goals

Having success in achieving a goal or completing a task.

Synonyms

progressing, prospering, thriving

Examples of usage

  • She is succeeding in her new job.
  • The plan is succeeding beyond our expectations.
Context #2 | Noun

following in order

Coming after something in order or sequence.

Synonyms

following, next, subsequent

Examples of usage

  • The succeeding chapters of the book were even more thrilling.
  • The succeeding generations will benefit from our efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "succeeding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sucedendo

🇮🇳 सफल

🇩🇪 nachfolgend

🇮🇩 berhasil

🇺🇦 наступний

🇵🇱 następujący

🇯🇵 次の

🇫🇷 suivant

🇪🇸 siguiente

🇹🇷 başarılı

🇰🇷 뒤따르는

🇸🇦 التالي

🇨🇿 následující

🇸🇰 následujúci

🇨🇳 接下来的

🇸🇮 naslednji

🇮🇸 á eftir

🇰🇿 келесі

🇬🇪 შემდეგი

🇦🇿 növbəti

🇲🇽 siguiente

Etymology

The word 'succeeding' originates from the Latin word 'succedere', which means 'come after' or 'go near to'. It entered the English language in the 15th century. Over time, the word has evolved to represent achieving success and following in order.

See also: succeed, succeeded, success.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,970, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.