Succeeded — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /sək-ˈsēd/ suc·ceed

Meaning & Definition of Succeeded

Succeeded (verb)

  1. to come next after another in office or position or in possession of an estate; especially, to inherit sovereignty, rank, or title
  2. to follow after another in order
  3. to turn out well

Succeeded (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to turn out as planned or desired

    "the advertising campaign that finally succeeded used humor to sell the product"

    similar: came off, clicked, delivered, panned out, went, went over, worked out, bore fruit, caught fire, delivered the goods, did the trick, went like clockwork
    related: caught on, flourished, prospered, thrived, cooked, percolated
    opposite: bombed, collapsed, failed, flopped, flunked, folded, foundered, missed, struck out, washed out
    near: languished, floundered, struggled, declined, sank, skidded, slipped, slumped, waned, crashed, cratered, crumbled, flamed out, choked, cracked up, miscarried, misfired, fell down, went under, imploded, self-destructed

  2. to reach a desired level of accomplishment

    "if you want to succeed in show business, you have to feel comfortable in front of an audience"

    similar: arrived, flourished, prospered, thrived, came into one's own, cut it, cut the mustard, got ahead, got somewhere, got there, hacked it, hit it big, made good, made it, made one's mark, made the grade
    related: prevailed, triumphed, won, excelled
    opposite: failed
    near: floundered, struggled

  3. to come after in time

    "only the results on election day will tell who will succeed the current president"

    similar: followed, postdated, supervened
    related: displaced, replaced, superseded, supplanted, ensued
    opposite: antedated, preceded, predated

Related Entry: Succeed (verb)

Succeed is a different word from Succeeded. The synonyms below are for succeed, not for succeeded.

  1. to turn out as planned or desired

    "the advertising campaign that finally succeeded used humor to sell the product"

    similar: click, come off, deliver, go, go over, pan out, work out, bear fruit, catch fire, deliver the goods, do the trick, go like clockwork
    related: catch on, flourish, prosper, thrive, cook, percolate
    opposite: bomb, collapse, fail, flop, flunk, fold, founder, miss, strike out, wash out
    near: languish, flounder, struggle, decline, sink, skid, slip, slump, wane, crash, crater, crumble, flame out, choke, crack up, miscarry, misfire, fall down, go under, implode, self-destruct

  2. to reach a desired level of accomplishment

    "if you want to succeed in show business, you have to feel comfortable in front of an audience"

    similar: arrive, flourish, prosper, thrive, come into one's own, cut it, cut the mustard, get ahead, get somewhere, get there, hack it, hit it big, make good, make it, make one's mark, make the grade
    related: prevail, triumph, win, excel
    opposite: fail
    near: flounder, struggle

  3. to come after in time

    "only the results on election day will tell who will succeed the current president"

    similar: follow, postdate, supervene
    related: displace, replace, supersede, supplant, ensue
    opposite: antedate, precede, predate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Succeeded

The most common words with a similar meaning to Succeeded:

came off, clicked, delivered, panned out, went, went over, worked out, arrived, flourished, prospered, thrived, followed, postdated, supervened, bore fruit, caught fire, delivered the goods, did the trick, went like clockwork, came into one's own, cut it, cut the mustard, got ahead, got somewhere, got there, hacked it, hit it big, made good, made it, made one's mark, made the grade

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Succeeded

Words with the opposite meaning of Succeeded:

bombed, collapsed, failed, flopped, flunked, folded, foundered, missed, struck out, washed out, antedated, preceded, predated

Related Words for Succeeded

caught on, cooked, percolated, prevailed, triumphed, won, excelled, displaced, replaced, superseded, supplanted, ensued

Near Antonyms of Succeeded

languished, floundered, struggled, declined, sank, skidded, slipped, slumped, waned, crashed, cratered, crumbled, flamed out, choked, cracked up, miscarried, misfired, fell down, went under, imploded, self-destructed

Word Forms of Succeeded

Inflections: succeeding, succeeds

Derived words: succeeder (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Succeeded

Middle English succeden, from Anglo-French succeeder, from Latin succedere to go up, follow after, succeed, from sub- near + cedere to go sub-

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Succeeded

What does "Succeeded" mean?

"Succeeded" means to come next after another in office or position or in possession of an estate; especially, to inherit sovereignty, rank, or title. As a verb, it is defined as: to come next after another in office or position or in possession of an estate; especially, to inherit sovereignty, rank, or title. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Succeeded"?

Other words for "Succeeded" include came off, clicked, delivered, panned out, went, went over, worked out and arrived. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Succeeded" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Succeeded"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Succeeded". Common alternatives include came off, clicked, delivered, panned out, went, went over, worked out, arrived, flourished and prospered.

What is the opposite of "Succeeded"?

Antonyms of "Succeeded" include bombed, collapsed, failed, flopped, flunked, folded, foundered and missed. Near antonyms include languished, floundered, struggled and declined.

How do you use "Succeeded" in a sentence?

Examples of "Succeeded" in a sentence: "the advertising campaign that finally succeeded used humor to sell the product"; "if you want to succeed in show business, you have to feel comfortable in front of an audience"; "only the results on election day will tell who will succeed the current president".

Is "Succeeded" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Succeeded" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Succeeded"?

"Succeeded" is pronounced /sək-ˈsēd/ and divided into syllables as suc·ceed.

What is the origin of the word "Succeeded"?

"Succeeded" comes from Middle English succeden, from Anglo-French succeeder, from Latin succedere to go up, follow after, succeed, from sub- near + cedere to go sub-. First known use: 14th centuryi.