Later than
Succeeding and later than are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Succeeding" instead the phrase "Later than" as an adjective or a preposition.
Succeeding
Succeeding adjective - Being the one that comes immediately after another.
Later than and succeeding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Later than" instead the word "Succeeding" as an adjective or a preposition.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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While the former is willing to execute his "Deadmon" minions due to the slightest failure (such as succeeding to bring his target a few minutes later than he wanted), the latter averts this as he treats his minions quite well in spite of his harsh treatment towards his Black Generals.
Source: Evil Overlord - Her brother Ahern's funeral reflects his status as heir to Corwyn (not its Duke) because the anti-Deryni laws prohibit Deryni from succeeding to their titles until they're twenty-five (a full eleven years later than ordinary humans).
Source: Literature / Deryni
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