A2verb 1K

Succeed

🇬🇧 UK /["/səkˈsiːd/","/səkˈsiːdz/","/səkˈsiːdɪd/","/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/səkˈsiːd/","/səkˈsiːdz/","/səkˈsiːdɪd/","/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Succeed

to achieve something that you have been trying to do or get; to have the result or effect that was intended

In simple words: to do well or to reach a goal

Succeed in a sentence

• If you work hard, you will succeed in your goals.
• Many people dream of wanting to succeed in their careers.
• She hopes to succeed where others have failed.
• They believe that teamwork helps everyone to succeed.
• In order to succeed, you need to be persistent.

How to use Succeed

Use 'succeed' in general situations where someone achieves their aims. More common in neutral contexts than in formal discussions. Avoid using in overly casual settings.

Grammar pattern

succeed + in + gerund

Memory hint

Think of 'succeed' as 'succeeding' in your 'needs'—you find a way to meet them.

Related words

Collocations with Succeed

• admirably
• beautifully
• brilliantly
• be likely to
• be unlikely to
• be determined to
• against
• at
• in
• admirably
• beautifully
• brilliantly
• be likely to
• be unlikely to
• be determined to
• against
• at
• in
• appoint somebody to
• elect somebody to
• be tipped to
• as
• to
• appoint somebody to
• elect somebody to
• be tipped to
• as
• to

Synonyms for Succeed

• follow

Opposites of Succeed

• fail
• stop
• flop

Common mistakes with Succeed

• Confused with 'succeed in' vs 'succeed at'
• Using 'succeed' without an object or context
• Incorrectly conjugating with 'succeeded' in future tense

Frequently asked questions about Succeed

What does Succeed mean?

to do well or to reach a goal

What is the definition of Succeed?

to achieve something that you have been trying to do or get; to have the result or effect that was intended

How do you use Succeed in a sentence?

If you work hard, you will succeed in your goals.

Can you give another example of Succeed?

Many people dream of wanting to succeed in their careers.

What are synonyms for Succeed?

Common alternatives include follow.

What is the opposite of Succeed?

Opposite meanings include fail, stop, flop.

What words go with Succeed?

It commonly pairs with admirably, beautifully, brilliantly, be likely to, be unlikely to, be determined to, against, at, in, admirably, beautifully, brilliantly, be likely to, be unlikely to, be determined to, against, at, in, appoint somebody to, elect somebody to, be tipped to, as, to, appoint somebody to, elect somebody to, be tipped to, as, to.

What are common mistakes when using Succeed?

Confused with 'succeed in' vs 'succeed at' Using 'succeed' without an object or context Incorrectly conjugating with 'succeeded' in future tense

How do you pronounce Succeed?

US: /["/səkˈsiːd/","/səkˈsiːdz/","/səkˈsiːdɪd/","/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/səkˈsiːd/","/səkˈsiːdz/","/səkˈsiːdɪd/","/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Succeed?

Use 'succeed' in general situations where someone achieves their aims. More common in neutral contexts than in formal discussions. Avoid using in overly casual settings.

What CEFR level is Succeed?

"Succeed" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.