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Succeeding

/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/ · adjective

Meaning

Following, next in order..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Following, next in order.
  2. present participle and gerund of succeed
  3. success

Example Sentences

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.
It is good for a man in the midst of prosperity to fear a Ruin, and in the midst of adversity to hope for better succeedings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does succeeding mean?

Succeeding means Following, next in order..

What is a synonym for succeeding?

Common synonyms include next, future.

What is the opposite of succeeding?

Possible antonyms include preceding.

How do you use succeeding in a sentence?

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.

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