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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

The act of one who, or that which, succeeds; also, that which succeeds, or follows after; consequence.

Shak.

ppr.

Following in order; subsequent; coming after; as in all succeeding ages. He attended to the business in every succeeding stage of its progress.

Taking the place of another who has quitted the place, or is dead; as a son succeeding his father; an officer succeeding his predecessor.

Giving success; prospering.

Noun.

The act or state of prospering or having success. There is a good prospect of his succeeding.