adjective
Uncommon
succeeding
suhk-SEE-dihng
Succeeding (adjective) means coming next, in order or in time. Example: “Each succeeding generation faced new challenges.”
adjective
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Coming next, in order or in time.
"At her invitation he outlined for her the succeeding chapters with terse military accuracy ; and what she liked best and best understood was avoidance of that false modesty which condescends, turning technicality into pabulum."
— Robert William Chambers (1907)
"Each succeeding generation faced new challenges."
"In the succeeding weeks, the garden slowly filled with flowers."
"The first chapter is short, but the succeeding ones are much longer."
How to use succeeding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe next one in a sequence — the one that comes after.
Common pairings
succeeding generations
succeeding years
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Word forms
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Rhymes for succeeding
needing
feeding
weeding
seeding
bleeding
breeding
speeding
receding
exceeding
preceding
proceeding
inbreeding
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Frequently asked questions
What does “succeeding” mean?
The word “succeeding” means coming next, in order or in time. In plain terms, the next one in a sequence — the one that comes after.
How do you pronounce “succeeding”?
“Succeeding” is pronounced suhk-SEE-dihng (/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “succeeding” in a sentence?
Here is “succeeding” used in a sentence: “Each succeeding generation faced new challenges.”
What is the opposite of “succeeding”?
The opposite of “succeeding” — its antonyms — is preceding.
What part of speech is “succeeding”?
“Succeeding” is an adjective.
Is “succeeding” a common word?
“Succeeding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "succeeding" and "following" when describing order?
Both can mean coming next in order or time, but "succeeding" is more formal and often appears in written contexts, such as "the succeeding chapters," while "following" is more common in everyday speech.
Can "succeeding" describe rank or sequence, not just time?
Yes, "succeeding" can apply to time (the succeeding year), order (the succeeding paragraph), or sequence generally, as long as something comes directly after another.
How does "succeeding" as an adjective differ from "succeeding" in the verb "to succeed"?
As an adjective, "succeeding" means coming next in order or time. As part of the verb "to succeed," it instead refers to achieving success or taking over a role, as in "she is succeeding her father as CEO."
