Succeeded Meaning in English
word · lemma: succeed
/səkˈsidɪd/
suhk-SEE-did
/səksˈiːdɪd/
suhk-SEE-did
Definition
Did what you wanted to do or achieved a goal. It can also mean took over a position or job from someone else.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and used mostly in academic, business, or official contexts. Common with 'in', 'at', and after specific goals: 'succeeded in passing', 'succeeded at work'. Also used for taking over a position: 'She succeeded him as manager.' Not interchangeable with 'passed' (an exam) or 'won' (a competition).
Spanish: tuvo éxito - logró - consiguióPortuguese (BR): teve sucesso - conseguiuPortuguese (PT): teve sucesso - conseguiuChinese (Simplified): 成功了 - 达到（目标）Chinese (Traditional): 成功了 - 達到（目標）Hindi: सफल हुआArabic: نجحBengali: সফল হয়েছে - উত্তরাধিকারসূত্রে নিয়েছেRussian: добился успеха - преуспел - сменил (на посту)Japanese: 成功した - 後を継いだVietnamese: thành công - kế nhiệmKorean: 성공했다 - 계승했다Turkish: başardı - yerine geçtiUrdu: کامیاب ہوا - عہدہ سنبھالاIndonesian: berhasil - menggantikan (jabatan)
Example Sentences
He succeeded in passing the exam.
basic
They succeeded after many attempts.
basic
She succeeded her father as CEO.
basic
I finally succeeded in fixing my computer.
natural
Their plan succeeded beyond their expectations.
natural
Not everyone who tried succeeded.
natural