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success
[ suhk-ses ]
noun
- the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.
Synonyms: , ,
- a performance or achievement that is marked by success, as by the attainment of honors:
The play was an instant success.
- a person or thing that has had success, as measured by attainment of goals, wealth, etc.:
She was a great success on the talk show.
- Obsolete. outcome.
success
/ əˈɛ /
noun
- the favourable outcome of something attempted
- the attainment of wealth, fame, etc
- an action, performance, etc, that is characterized by success
- a person or thing that is successful
- obsolete.any outcome
Derived Forms
- ܳˈ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ܳ·l adjective
- ܳ·l·ly adverb
- ܳ·l·ness noun
- ԴDzȴܳ· noun
- ȴܳ· noun
- i·ܳ· adjective noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of success1
Example Sentences
"I can't take any credit whatsoever for her success, but I'm incredibly proud of what she's done - she's just got extraordinary talent," Ms Hooper added.
Scotland flanker Evie Gallagher was a constant threat at the breakdown in Leicester to record three turnovers, finding particular success in the second half to slow down England's ball.
However recovering the artefacts seems a difficult and perhaps even dangerous task, with little immediate prospect of success.
“It’s my passion to work with actors, speakers, coaches, and authors to create their best work and soar to success,” Lincoln said on her website.
And it's true that their dramatic reaction has had some success in tempering some of his worst impulses.
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