succeed
Pronunciation
Verb
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
To achieve what you were trying to do.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
Followed by "in" plus a gerund, as in "succeed in finding a job".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She worked hard and finally _____ in passing the exam."
Answer: succeed
In your own words, what does "succeed" mean?
To achieve what you were trying to do.
Learn next at A2
- success The achievement of something you were aiming for.
- successful Achieving the desired result or outcome.
- successive Following one after another without interruption.
- suffering Physical or mental pain experienced over a period of time.
- sufficient Enough for a particular purpose or need.
- suffix A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.