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succeed

verb

be the successor (of)

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
D
Contains
UC
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

səkˈsiːd

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Meaning

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verb

  1. be the successor (of)

    “Carter followed Ford”

verb

  1. attain success or reach a desired goal

    “The enterprise succeeded”

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Example Sentences

Carter followed Ford
Will Charles succeed to the throne?
The enterprise succeeded
We succeeded in getting tickets to the show
she struggled to overcome her handicap and won

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