Definitions
- Referring to a series of events or actions that occur one after another in a sequence. - Describing a chain of events that happen in order without interruption. - Talking about a set of things that follow each other in a particular order.
- Referring to something that comes after or happens as a result of something else. - Talking about a group of people who support or are interested in someone or something. - Describing a time period or sequence of events that comes after a particular event or date.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to things that come after something else.
- 2Both can be used to describe a sequence of events or actions.
- 3Both can be used as adjectives or participles.
- 4Both are commonly used in written and spoken English.
- 5Both can be used to indicate a chronological order.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Successive is typically used to describe a series of events or actions that occur one after another, while following is used to describe something that comes after or happens as a result of something else.
- 2Time frame: Successive implies a continuous sequence of events, while following can refer to events that occur at any time after a particular event.
- 3Connotation: Successive has a neutral connotation, while following can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 4Frequency: Following is more commonly used than successive in everyday language.
Remember this!
Successive and following are both words that describe things that come after something else. However, successive emphasizes a continuous sequence of events or actions that occur one after another, while following refers to something that comes after or happens as a result of something else. Additionally, following is more versatile in terms of its usage and can be employed as an adjective, participle, or noun.
