SUCCEEDING
/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of SUCCEEDING
To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.
"Autumn succeeds summer."
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."
To fall heir to; to inherit.
"So, if the issue of the elder son succeed before the younger, I am king."
Success
Following, next in order.
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
Is SUCCEEDING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUCCEEDING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | u | c | c | e | e | d | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUCCEEDING
100 words from the letters in SUCCEEDING
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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.
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