success

Nouns

  • (n) 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
  • (n) an attainment that is successful
    • his success in the marathon was unexpected
    • his new play was a great success
  • (n) a state of prosperity or fame
    • he is enjoying great success
    • he does not consider wealth synonymous with success
  • (n) 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
    achiever, succeeder, winner,

Synonyms

achiever succeeder winner

Antonyms

failure nonstarter unsuccessful person loser

Words of close approximity

succeed
successful successfully successfulness succession successive successively successiveness successor