success — the accomplishment of an aim or purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the accomplishment of an aim or purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /səkˈses/
Example Sentences
- My recipe for success? Coffee, determination, and a little bit of luck!
- The concert was such a success that even my tone-deaf uncle enjoyed it.
- Hard work and persistence are essential for success in any field.
success
NOUN[/səkˈses/]
the accomplishment of an aim or purpose
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Success derives from Latin successus, the past participle of succedere, meaning 'to go under' or 'to follow after.' Originally denoting a sequence of events or succession, the term gradually evolved to mean a favorable outcome or achievement of a desired result.
Breakdown
suc- (under) + cedere (go) = 'to go under' or 'follow after.' The suffix -us creates the noun form successus, which later developed the meaning of favorable outcome or accomplishment.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My recipe for success? Coffee, determination, and a little bit of luck!”
“The concert was such a success that even my tone-deaf uncle enjoyed it.”
“Hard work and persistence are essential for success in any field.”
“She attributed her success to good time management skills.”
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