succeeding

American  

[suhk-see-ding] / səkˈsi dɪŋ /

adjective

1. being that which follows; subsequent; ensuing.

   laws to benefit succeeding generations.

   Synonyms:

   following, coming

   Antonyms:

   prior, previous, preceding

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Other Word Forms

• succeedingly adverb
• unsucceeding adjective

Etymology

Origin of succeeding

First recorded in 1555–65; succeed + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Abel assumed the post on Jan. 1, succeeding Buffett, who retired at the age of 95 at the end of last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Caterpillar Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed has been elected executive chairman, succeeding D. James Umpleby III who will retire effective April 1.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reports following Maresca's departure suggested the Italian had held talks with City over succeeding Guardiola, though the former Leicester City boss denied the claims.

From BBC

Pope Leo XIV has appointed a bishop from Illinois as the new leader of New York’s Catholic archdiocese, succeeding conservative Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who is retiring.

From The Wall Street Journal

But for now, the focus is on succeeding with the Pharaohs in Morocco.

From BBC

Related Words

• afterward
• again
• next
• subsequently
• thereafter