Definitions
- Referring to something that comes after another thing in a sequence. - Describing an action that is the result of or caused by a previous action. - Talking about a person or thing that comes next in order or succession.
- Referring to something that comes after another thing in a series or sequence. - Describing an action or event that happens after another action or event. - Talking about a person or thing that comes next in order or succession.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that comes after another thing.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a sequence or order of events.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives or present participles.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Following is more commonly used to describe a specific order or sequence, while succeeding is more general and can refer to any event or action that comes after another.
- 2Connotation: Following has a neutral connotation, while succeeding can have a positive connotation, implying progress or achievement.
- 3Collocations: Following often collocates with 'day', 'week', 'month', or 'year', while succeeding often collocates with 'generations', 'years', or 'events'.
Remember this!
Following and succeeding are synonyms that both refer to something that comes after another thing. However, following is more specific and often used to describe a particular order or sequence, while succeeding is more general and can refer to any event or action that comes after another.
