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Hrsanei Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Subsequent versus succeeding

does any one know the difference between succeeding and subsequent?

Which one is correct?

It is explained in succeeding sections.

It is explained in subsequent sections.
  

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The terms are largely interchangeable. However, "succeeding" can imply immediately following as opposed to following at some point in time or in order.

  • The terms are largely interchangeable.
  • However, "succeeding" can imply immediately following as opposed to following at some point in time or in order.
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The terms are largely interchangeable. However, "succeeding" can imply immediately following as opposed to following at some point in time or in order.

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