success
the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.
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.
Origin of success
1Other words for success
Other words from success
- suc·cess·less, adjective
- suc·cess·less·ly, adverb
- suc·cess·less·ness, noun
- non·suc·cess, noun
- pre·suc·cess, noun
- sem·i·suc·cess, adjective, noun
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How to use success in a sentence
He also posted the results of the interactions that usually ended in frustration, but on rare successes, began with “DATE!”
School Shooters Love This Pickup Artist Website | Brandy Zadrozny | December 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhile the caution that the fragility of this situation calls for cannot be overstated, neither can the successes made thus far.
And what were those successes, in a country that routinely ranks as one of the least free countries on the planet?
We attribute his successes or failures to the presence or lack of some special sauce that he does or does not possess.
But the women also shared major successes, in some cases flowing directly from their training.
Amid Unrest, Afghan Women Push For Role in Peace Process | Molly Raskin | October 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The news of these successes brought crowds of volunteers to our standard.
There are some men of great courage, and thus when the Audiencia was governing, it has had excellent successes.
Their boasted successes, the crowding of colonies, schemes of settlement and development,—all were disagreeable and irritating.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonThen you don't think the dream meant being beaten, only that our best things are not gained by successes in this world?
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte YongeNotwithstanding these successes, the Dutch government disapproved of Count Maurice's administration.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria Graham
British Dictionary definitions for success
/ (səkˈsɛs) /
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
Origin of success
1Derived forms of success
- successless, adjective
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