feat

¹ American  

[feet] / fit /

noun

1. a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc..

   Arranging the treaty was a diplomatic feat.

   Synonyms:

   accomplishment

2. Obsolete. a specialized skill; profession.

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feat ² American  

[feet] / fit /

adjective

Archaic.

feater, featest

1. apt; skillful; dexterous.

2. suitable.

3. neat.

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feat ¹ British  

/ fiːt /

adjective

1. another word for skilful

2. another word for neat 1 suitable

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feat ² British  

/ fiːt /

noun

1. a remarkable, skilful, or daring action; exploit; achievement

   feats of strength

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Related Words

See achievement.

Etymology

Origin of feat¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fet, fait, from Anglo-French, Old French, from Latin factum, noun use of neuter past participle of facere “to do, make”; fact

Origin of feat²

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French fait “made (to fit),” from Latin factus “done, made,” past participle of facere “to do, make”

Example Sentences

Now, the 39-year-old man behind those social media handles is attracting attention for a new alleged feat.

From The Wall Street Journal

He told no one of his feats that day off Korea for 50 years.

From The Wall Street Journal

The stock’s multiyear bull run continued in 2025 as it became the most valuable public company, with the shares gaining another one-third in value this year—no small feat for a multi-trillion dollar name.

From Barron's

The stock’s multiyear bull run continued in 2025 as it became the most valuable public company, with the shares gaining another one-third in value this year—no small feat for a multi-trillion dollar name.

From Barron's

All of that was minor compared with the feat of getting to his parents’ in Texas for Thanksgiving.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• accomplishment
• adventure
• deed
• exploit
• performance
• stunt
• triumph
• victory