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adj. after the fact

adv. in proper sequence

successively

adj. consecutive

adj. consecutive

arrive

verb. achieve recognition

attain

verb. achieve, accomplish

bloom

verb. flower; flourish

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Word Origin & History

succeed late 14c., "come next after, take the place of another," from O.Fr. succeder (14c.), from L. succedere "come after, go near to," from sub "next to, after" + cedere "go, move" (see cede). The sense of "turn out well, have a favorable result" is first recorded late 15c., with ellipsis of adverb (succeed well).

Example Sentences for succeeding

There was something, however, to be disclosed on the succeeding day.

Let them ponder on the probability of succeeding with the people.

Little by little during the succeeding two days he pieced out the situation.

The sun found the Lenape, on the succeeding day, a nation of mourners.