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You can succeed if you keep practicing.
What does Succeed mean?
to reach a goal or do well.
Dictionary definition
To do what you were trying to do or reach a goal.
Example sentences
Succeed in a sentence
medium
The group worked together to succeed on the project.
hard
A character may need courage, planning, and patience to succeed in a difficult task.
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Practice 1
What does succeed mean?
Succeed means to reach a goal or do well.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to succeed?
Achieve is close in meaning to succeed in this context.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for succeed?
Fail contrasts with succeed in this context.
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Succeed
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suk · seed · strongest beat: seed
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WordSucceed.
Partverb.
MeaningSucceed means to reach a goal or do well.
ExampleExample: You can succeed if you keep practicing.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- suk · seed
- Strongest beat
- seed
- Ending
- seed
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on seed.
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Synonyms
Words like Succeed
achieveUse when reaching a goal.
accomplishUse when completing something successfully.
do wellA simple phrase for succeed.
Antonyms
Opposite words
failUse when a goal is not reached.
missUse when someone does not reach the target.
fall shortUse when an effort is not enough.
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Word family
Succeed word family
Base word
succeed
verb
succeeds
Reaches a goal now or often.
verb
succeeded
Reached a goal in the past.
verb
succeeding
Reaching a goal now.
noun
success
The result of succeeding.
adjective
successful
Having succeeded.
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Hint for students
to reach a goal or do well.
Common mix-up
Succeed is not the same as fail. Succeed means to reach a goal or do well.
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Read this model sentence: The group worked together to succeed on the project. Clue words: group, worked, together. Underline clue words that show why succeed fits instead of fail. Now write one new sentence that shows succeed without using the word succeed. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show succeed?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The group worked together to succeed on the project." Why does succeed fit better than fail?
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