success

noun
UK: /səkˈses/
US: /səkˈses/

  1. The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted.

    1. Her success made us happy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The play was a success, and tickets sold out quickly because of it. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains prosperity.

    1. The party was a great success. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is a success in the business world and is highly respected. [ ] [ ]

  3. The gaining of fame or prosperity.

    1. He has achieved great success. [ ] [ ]
    2. Through dedication and hard work, she found success in her chosen field. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

achievement triumph victory accomplishment fame prosperity
success verb

  1. To accomplish something successfully.

    1. She want to success in sport. [ ] [ ]
    2. To success in this industry, you need a combination of talent and luck. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "success" in English means: The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted., A person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains prosperity., The gaining of fame or prosperity..

The phonetic transcription of "success" is /səkˈses/ in British English and /səkˈses/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "success": achievement, triumph, victory, accomplishment, fame, prosperity.

Example usage of "success": "Her success made us happy.". More examples on the page.