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SUCCEEDING

/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

S 1/1
U 1/2
C 3/4
C 3/4
E 1/1
E 1/1
D 2/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of SUCCEEDING

verb

To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.

"Autumn succeeds summer."

verb

To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful.

"The persecution of any righteous practice has never succeeded in the face of history; in fact, it can expedite the collapse of the persecutory regime."

verb

To fall heir to; to inherit.

"So, if the issue of the elder son succeed before the younger, I am king."

noun

Success

adjective

Following, next in order.

Synonyms of SUCCEEDING

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Antonyms of SUCCEEDING

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Examples of SUCCEEDING in a Sentence

  • "Autumn succeeds summer."
  • "The persecution of any righteous practice has never succeeded in the face of history; in fact, it can expedite the collapse of the persecutory regime."
  • "So, if the issue of the elder son succeed before the younger, I am king."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
21
points

Is SUCCEEDING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SUCCEEDING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: SUCCEEDING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SUCCEEDING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter succeeding Total
Scrabble 1133112112 16
WWF 1244112123 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUCCEEDING

100 words from the letters in SUCCEEDING

How to Use SUCCEEDING in Word Games

SUCCEEDING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SUCCEEDING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SUCCEEDING

What does SUCCEEDING mean?
SUCCEEDING is a verb. To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.
Is SUCCEEDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SUCCEEDING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SUCCEEDING worth in Scrabble?
SUCCEEDING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SUCCEEDING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SUCCEEDING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SUCCEEDING?
Synonyms of SUCCEEDING include: come after, do well, flourish, next. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.