Definitions
- Referring to something that comes after another thing in a sequence. - Talking about the next in a series of events or actions. - Describing something that follows or replaces something else.
- Referring to something that comes after another thing in time. - Talking about the next event or action in a series. - Describing something that follows or is caused by something else.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that comes after another thing.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a sequence of events or actions.
- 3Both words are used to show a relationship between two things.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Succeeding is often used to describe a sequence of things, while subsequent is more commonly used to describe a sequence of events or actions.
- 2Time: Subsequent specifically refers to something that comes after another thing in time, while succeeding can refer to something that comes after another thing in a sequence regardless of time.
- 3Cause and effect: Subsequent is often used to describe something that is caused by something else, while succeeding does not necessarily imply a cause and effect relationship.
- 4Formality: Subsequent is generally considered more formal than succeeding.
Remember this!
Succeeding and subsequent are synonyms that both refer to something that comes after another thing. However, succeeding is often used to describe a sequence of things, while subsequent is more commonly used to describe a sequence of events or actions that are caused by something else. Additionally, subsequent is generally considered more formal than succeeding.
