Succeeding
/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:21 pts10 letters
Definition of Succeeding
verb
- 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."
- To come after; to be subsequent or consequent to; to follow; to pursue.
- To support; to prosper; to promote.
noun
Anagrams of Succeeding
No exact anagrams found for "succeeding". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
s1
u1
c3
c3
e1
e1
d2
i1
n1
g2
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Succeeding
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Succeeding"
Succeeding is a 10-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Succeeding" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "succeeding" is a high-scoring word.