successively
What is another word for successively? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adverb — Following one after another in a series.
We haven't recorded synonyms for successively yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use successively
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
successively higher
won successively
occur successively
placed successively
Successively is a neutral, everyday adverb suited to both formal and informal writing.
Etymology
Successively is formed from the adjective successive with the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Full origin of successively →Frequently asked questions
What does successively mean?
It describes things happening one after another in a series, without anything else coming between them.
How is successively different from consecutively?
They are close in meaning, and both point to items following one another in order; the grounding text does not draw a further distinction.
Can successively describe people as well as events?
Yes, it can describe people, events or objects that follow each other in turn.
