succeeded

American  

[suhk-see-did] / səkˈsi dɪd /

adjective

1. having followed or replaced another by descent, election, appointment, etc..

   After his father had been executed, discussions took place between the newly succeeded king and representatives from Scotland.

2. having turned out as planned, desired, or hoped; successful.

   The project, combining breakdancing and Bach, is a perfectly succeeded blend of high culture with street art.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of succeed.

Other Word Forms

• unsucceeded adjective

Etymology

Origin of succeeded

First recorded in 1890–95; succeed ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; succeed ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

Researchers have now succeeded in creating a carbene that remains stable in water.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

He will be succeeded by Andy Caine, Nike vice president and creative director for sportswear, effective Sunday, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

His son Mojtaba, who succeeded him in early March, was not present on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Colbert succeeded David Letterman, who was the original host of the “The Late Show” when it launched in 1993 and became the first successful late night show in CBS’s history.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

They succeeded after an agonizing amount of time: five minutes.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day