succeeding

[ suhk-see-ding ]

adjective

1. being that which follows; subsequent; ensuing:

   laws to benefit succeeding generations.

   Synonyms: following, coming

   Antonyms: prior, previous, preceding

Other Words From

• suc·ceeding·ly adverb
• unsuc·ceeding adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of succeeding¹

First recorded in 1555–65; succeed + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Step forward Arne Slot, the 46-year-old quietly building a stellar reputation at Feyenoord, regarded as having the ideal personality and footballing philosophy to take on what many regarded as the impossible job of succeeding the iconic Klopp.

From BBC

Heyward-James, the Georgia lawyer, said she doesn't see efforts to end or restrict no-fault divorce ever succeeding, even in deeply conservative states where legislation has already been proposed.

From Salon

If anything, she said, she sees ultraconservative officials in those states succeeding in passing laws that make divorces harder to obtain, like extending residency requirements, mandating mediation or parenting seminars, and creating steeper obligations during the pre-trial discovery process.

From Salon

United have been here before, drinking in the euphoria of a famous ex-player succeeding as interim boss.

From BBC

With more experience and better financial and emotional support than he had during his first pro run, Sell has managed to achieve what almost no one has: restarting a dormant tennis career from scratch and succeeding.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fulfillment
• realization