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succeeding

/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

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verb

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

Examples :

"Autumn succeeds summer."

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To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful.

Examples :

"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."

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verb

To fall heir to; to inherit.

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

"The student, after finishing the first exam, is already succeeding to the next one in the series. "

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To support; to prosper; to promote.

Examples :

"The community project is succeeding in helping local businesses thrive. "

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To come in the place of another person, thing, or event; to come next in the usual, natural, or prescribed course of things; to follow; hence, to come next in the possession of anything; -- often with to.

Examples :

"After Mr. Henderson retires, Ms. Johnson will be succeeding him as the new principal. "

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verb

To descend, as an estate or an heirloom, in the same family; to devolve.

Examples :

"The family's antique clock was succeeding to the youngest daughter, as written in the will. "

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verb

To go under cover.

Examples :

"The spy was succeeding as a janitor by secretly gathering information from the office at night. "

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noun

Examples :

"The succeeding chapters of the book detailed the hero's journey home. "

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adjective

Following, next in order.

Examples :

"The succeeding week will be dedicated to exam preparation. "

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