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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 Word Forms

  • ܳ·l adjective
  • ܳ·l·ly adverb
  • ܳ·l·ness noun
  • ԴDzȴܳ· noun
  • ȴܳ· noun
  • i·ܳ· adjective noun
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Word 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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Word 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 Green Party is hoping for success in the West of England mayoralty, after winning Bristol Central in the general election and becoming the biggest party on the council last year.

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The company currently has a team of seven people, including the Oyelowos, and the pair credits that team for their successes.

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“I think we found out last year that the Derby’s going to be a success with or without Bob Baffert,” the trainer said.

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If Pollock's streak of success extends to the Aviva Stadium and his final and toughest Lions audition, he could well make the squad cut five days later.

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I have been clear that my measure of success is delivering better outcomes, not just for patients and service users, but also for everyone delivering healthcare, which clearly includes doctors.

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