success
/sʌksˈɛs/
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Definitions
Noun
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"
Noun
an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success"
Noun
a state of prosperity or fame; "he is enjoying great success"; "he does not consider wealth synonymous with success"
Noun
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"
More General Terms
attainment
happening
individual
mortal
natural event
occurrence
occurrent
person
prosperity
somebody
someone
soul
successfulness
More Specific Terms
bang
barnburner
bell ringer
big time
bite
bull''s eye
conquest
coup
first lady
flying colors
flying colours
Godspeed
great
highflier
highflyer
hit
home run
mark
natural
overturn
pass
passing
pay dirt
qualifying
score
seduction
sleeper
smash
smasher
solution
strike
triumph
upset
victory
winning