Difference between Ensuing and Succeeding

What is the difference between Ensuing and Succeeding?

Ensuing as a verb is to follow (a leader, inclination etc.). while Succeeding as a verb is to follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.

Ensuing

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Refers to the actions, consequences, and repercussions which result from some prior stimulus or event.

Succeeding

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Following, next in order.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.

Example sentence: The need to challenge the status quo is just more obvious when you're failing than when you're succeeding. But it's no less urgent.

We hope you now know whether to use Ensuing or Succeeding in your sentence.

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