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success

[ suhk-ses ]

noun

  1. the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
  2. the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. a performance or achievement that is marked by success, as by the attainment of honors:

    The play was an instant success.

  4. 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.

  5. Obsolete. outcome.


success

/ əˈɛ /

noun

  1. the favourable outcome of something attempted
  2. the attainment of wealth, fame, etc
  3. an action, performance, etc, that is characterized by success
  4. a person or thing that is successful
  5. obsolete.
    any outcome
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ܳˈ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ܳ·l adjective
  • ܳ·l·ly adverb
  • ܳ·l·ness noun
  • ԴDzȴܳ· noun
  • ȴܳ· noun
  • i·ܳ· adjective noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of success1

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin successus, equivalent to ܳŧ-, stem of ܳŧ succeed + -tus suffix of verb action, with -dt- regularly becoming -ss-
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of success1

C16: from Latin successus an outcome, from ܳŧ to succeed
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Example Sentences

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The players have found a way to not let it block their success.

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Political resistance has meant that the legislation is so far only being implemented in the northern regions of the Basque Country, Navarre and Catalonia, and its success is open to debate.

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Floyd’s big night is real and you can find archival footage of it online, including Floyd’s court side interview with a local sportscaster who describes the player’s success in mystical terms.

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Dodgers personnel have emphasized that a hitter’s technique remains the biggest factor in success at the plate.

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The industry consensus is that one of every 10 horses you buy will be a success, a word that Wellman says belongs in thick quotes.

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