Cool MateMeaning of Successive
In simple words: Happening one after another without stopping.
Successive in a sentence
- This was their fourth successive win.
- Successive governments have tried to tackle the problem.
- There has been low rainfall for two successive years.
- She grew less confident with every successive defeat.
- The country experienced successive waves of invasion.
- The road remained closed for the third successive day.
- The text has been used by successive generations of medical students.
How to use Successive
Use 'successive' to describe events or items that follow in order. It's commonly used in formal contexts, such as statistics or reports, but less appropriate in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
successive + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'successive' as 'success + next' – each success follows the previous one.
Related words
Collocations with Successive
- successive waves
- successive generations
- successive steps
Synonyms for Successive
Opposites of Successive
- simultaneous
- random
Common mistakes with Successive
- Confusing 'successive' with 'successfull'.
- Using 'successive' with a singular noun.
- Overusing 'successive' in contexts where 'consecutive' might be more appropriate.
Successive appears in
Successive in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متتالي
يحدث شيئًا تلو الآخر دون توقف.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পরপর
একটির পর একটি না থেমে ঘটা।
- GermanDeutsch
Nachfolgend, aufeinanderfolgend
Passiert nacheinander, ohne Unterbrechung.
- SpanishEspañol
Sucesivo
Que ocurre uno tras otro sin parar.
- Persianفارسی
متوالی
اتفاق افتادن یکی پس از دیگری بدون توقف.
- FrenchFrançais
Successif
Qui arrive les uns après les autres sans interruption.
- Hindiहिन्दी
लगातार
बिना रुके एक के बाद एक होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Successivo
Succede uno dopo l'altro senza fermarsi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sucessivos
Acontece um depois do outro sem parar.
- RussianРусский
Последовательный, следующий
Происходящий один за другим без перерыва.
- Urduاردو
متوالی
بغیر رکے ایک کے بعد ایک ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
连续的
一个接一个地发生，中间没有停顿。
More words like Successive
- Consecutive
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Successive
What does Successive mean?
Happening one after another without stopping.
What is the definition of Successive?
following immediately one after the other
How do you use Successive in a sentence?
This was their fourth successive win.
Can you give another example of Successive?
Successive governments have tried to tackle the problem.
What are synonyms for Successive?
Common alternatives include consecutive.
What is the opposite of Successive?
Opposite meanings include simultaneous, random.
What words go with Successive?
It commonly pairs with successive waves, successive generations, successive steps.
What are common mistakes when using Successive?
Confusing 'successive' with 'successfull'. Using 'successive' with a singular noun. Overusing 'successive' in contexts where 'consecutive' might be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Successive?
US: /["/səkˈsesɪv/"]/, UK: /["/səkˈsesɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Successive?
Use 'successive' to describe events or items that follow in order. It's commonly used in formal contexts, such as statistics or reports, but less appropriate in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Successive?
"Successive" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.