ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Success

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /səkˈsɛs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Success is a noun meaning The achievement of one's aim or goal.

Meaning

The achievement of one's aim or goal.

More Meanings

  1. (business) Financial profitability.
  2. One who, or that which, achieves assumed goals.
  3. The fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame.
  4. (obsolete) Something which happens as a consequence; the outcome or result.

Example Sentences

a glowing success
Scholastically, he was a success.
Don't let success go to your head.
The new range of toys has been a resounding success.

Word Forms

Synonyms for success

Depending on context, synonyms include hit, achiever, winner.

Antonyms for success

Common opposites include failure, loser, nonstarter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include achiever, winner, successful, achievement, accomplishment, attainment.

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