American English pronunciation
How to pronounce success
IPA transcription: [sək'sɛs]
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Noun
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an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
“let's call heads a success and tails a failure”
“the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs”
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an attainment that is successful
“his success in the marathon was unexpected”
“his new play was a great success”
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a state of prosperity or fame
“he is enjoying great success”
“he does not consider wealth synonymous with success”
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a person with a record of successes
“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”
Usage examples
- Genoese crossbowmen also managed to successfully board and capture two English ships.
- International career began with a very prestigious and successful debut at the Wexford Festival.
- Instead, Elliott and Martin were unsuccessful candidates for governor.
- The latter proved unsuccessful due to its poor accuracy.
- They were successful and the pair then descended through an electrical storm.
- His next campaign was successful but would later be a factor in Davis's murder.
- First of all he invited his successor, Ellen Young to use his old office.
- In New York he soon found success as a regular on the stage.
- However the lineup was cancelled after the success of the resin figures.
- The privatizations of electricity, water, and gas were more successful than previous ones.