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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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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