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success

/sək'sɛs/

Synonyms of success Antonyms of success Examples of success Usage of success Parts of success Definition that contains success Words sounding like success Explanation of success

noun
a person with a record of successes
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"if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success"

Similar:

achiever succeeder winner

type of:
person mortal somebody someone soul individual
noun
an attainment that is successful
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"his success in the marathon was unexpected" "his new play was a great success"

type of:
attainment
noun
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
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"let's call heads a success and tails a failure" "the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs"
Opposite:

failure

type of:
occurrence happening natural event occurrent
noun
a state of prosperity or fame
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"he is enjoying great success" "he does not consider wealth synonymous with success"
Opposite:

failure

type of:
successfulness prosperity

Examples of success

"if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success"
"his success in the marathon was unexpected"
"his new play was a great success"
"let's call heads a success and tails a failure"
"the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs"
"he is enjoying great success"
"he does not consider wealth synonymous with success"