success
Americannoun
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the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
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the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.
- Synonyms:
- triumph, accomplishment, achievement
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a performance or achievement that is marked by success, as by the attainment of honors.
The play was an instant success.
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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.
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Obsolete. outcome.
noun
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the favourable outcome of something attempted
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the attainment of wealth, fame, etc
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an action, performance, etc, that is characterized by success
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a person or thing that is successful
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obsolete any outcome
Other Word Forms
- nonsuccess noun
- presuccess noun
- semisuccess adjective
- successless adjective
- successlessly adverb
- successlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of success
First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin successus, equivalent to succēd-, stem of succēdere succeed + -tus suffix of verb action, with -dt- regularly becoming -ss-
Example Sentences
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Hubbard said he was "delighted" last year's pilot was such a success.
From BBC
Investor confidence in Chinese AI startups is riding high, but obstacles to their long-term success range from US export controls to the puzzle of how to become profitable.
From Barron's
The participants in the study had lived with depression for an average of 29 years and had already tried about 13 treatments without success.
From Science Daily
The e-commerce giant has spent years trying to translate its online dominance into bricks-and-mortar success.
“Maybe he needs some special music. I’d really like to know, because I want Eugene to be a success.”
From Literature
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