Succeeding vs. Success — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Succeeding and Success
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Definitions
Succeeding
To come next in time or order
She fell sick, and what succeeded was an outpouring of concern from her fans.
Success
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose
The president had some success in restoring confidence
Succeeding
To replace another in office or position
The prince succeeded to the throne.
Success
The good or bad outcome of an undertaking
The good or ill success of their maritime enterprises
Succeeding
To accomplish something desired or intended
"Success is counted sweetest / By those who ne'er succeed" (Emily Dickinson).
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Success
The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted
Attributed their success in business to hard work.
Succeeding
(Obsolete) To pass to a person by way of inheritance.
Success
The gaining of fame or prosperity
An artist spoiled by success.
Succeeding
To come after (something) in time or order; follow
Winter succeeds autumn.
Success
The extent of such gain.
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Succeeding
To come after and take the place of
The heir succeeded the king.
Success
One that is successful
The plan was a success.
Succeeding
Following, next in order.
Success
(Archaic) A result or an outcome.
Succeeding
Present participle of succeed
Success
The achievement of one's aim or goal.
His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success.
A glowing success
Succeeding
Success
Success
(business) Financial profitability.
Don't let success go to your head.
Succeeding
The act of one who, or that which, succeeds; also, that which succeeds, or follows after; consequence.
Success
One who, or that which, achieves assumed goals.
Scholastically, he was a success.
The new range of toys has been a resounding success.
Succeeding
Coming after or following
Success
The fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame.
She is country music's most recent success.
Succeeding
(of elected officers) elected but not yet serving;
Our next president
Success
(obsolete) Something which happens as a consequence; the outcome or result.
Success
Act of succeeding; succession.
Then all the sons of these five brethren reignedBy due success.
Success
That which comes after; hence, consequence, issue, or result, of an endeavor or undertaking, whether good or bad; the outcome of effort.
Men . . . that are like to do that, that is committed to them, and to report back again faithfully the success.
Perplexed and troubled at his bad successThe tempter stood.
Success
The favorable or prosperous termination of anything attempted; the attainment of a proposed object; prosperous issue.
Dream of success and happy victory!
Or teach with more success her sonThe vices of the time to shun.
Military successes, above all others, elevate the minds of a people.
Success
That which meets with, or one who accomplishes, favorable results, as a play or a player.
Success
An event that accomplishes its intended purpose;
Let's call heads a success and tails a failure
The election was a remarkable success for Republicans
Success
An attainment that is successful;
His success in the marathon was unexpected
His new play was a great success
Success
A state of prosperity or fame;
He is enjoying great success
He does not consider wealth synonymous with success
Success
A person with a record of successes;
His son would never be the achiever that his father was
Only winners need apply
If you want to be a success you have to dress like a success
