succeeding — coming after something in time; following
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: coming after something in time; following
Pronunciation (IPA): /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Each succeeding pizza slice made him more regretful about his diet.
- She is succeeding where others have failed.
- With each succeeding Netflix episode, his productivity decreased dramatically.
succeeding
ADJECTIVE[/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/]
coming after something in time; following
coming after something in time; following
Succeeding and proceeding, always exceeding expectations!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'succedere', composed of 'sub-' (under, up to) and 'cedere' (to go, yield), meaning literally 'to go under or follow after'. The word entered English through Old French 'succeder'.
Breakdown
suc- (under/up to, from Latin sub-) + -ceed (go, from Latin cedere) + -ing (present participle suffix) = succeeding
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Each succeeding pizza slice made him more regretful about his diet.”
“She is succeeding where others have failed.”
“With each succeeding Netflix episode, his productivity decreased dramatically.”
“The succeeding chapters of the book became increasingly complex.”
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