succeeding
/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: succeedings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Following, next in order.
Adjective
Examples
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.
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
success
Noun
Examples
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.
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).
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Common questions
What does “succeeding” mean?
Following, next in order.
Is “succeeding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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