succeed
/səkˈsiːd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: succeeds · succeeding · succeeded
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To follow something in sequence or time.
Verb
Examples
Autumn succeeds summer.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To replace or supplant someone in order vis-à-vis an office, position, or title.
Verb
Examples
The king's eldest son succeeds his father on the throne.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “succeed” mean?
To follow something in sequence or time.
Is “succeed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.