| Main Entry: |
succeed |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
come after; take the place of |
Synonyms: |
accede,
assume, be subsequent, come into, come into possession, come next,
displace,
ensue, enter upon,
follow, follow after, follow in order, go next,
inherit, postdate,
replace,
result,
supersede, supervene,
supplant,
take over
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| Notes: |
follow means to travel behind, go after, or come after; succeed means to come next in time or succession, follow after another or to attain success, reach a goal |
Antonyms: |
precede
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