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success
noun
an attainment that is successful
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- S
- Contains
- UCCES
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
səkˈsɛs
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Meaning
Definitions
noun
an attainment that is successful
“his success in the marathon was unexpected”
noun
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
“let's call heads a success and tails a failure”
noun
a person with a record of successes
“his son would never be the achiever that his father was”
noun
a state of prosperity or fame
“he is enjoying great success”
In context
Example Sentences
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
his son would never be the achiever that his father was
only winners need apply
if you want to be a success, you have to dress like a success
he is enjoying great success
he does not consider wealth synonymous with success
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