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suc·ceed

succeed

 
 
pronunciation:
sk sid
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: succeeds, succeeding, succeeded
definition 1: to have a good result; do well.
You must study hard to succeed in school.
antonyms:
fail
similar words:
arrive, blossom, win
definition 2: to follow directly after (someone or something).
The president of the company retired, and his son succeeded him.
synonyms:
follow
similar words:
replace
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derivations: succeedingly (adv.), succeeder (n.)
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