Definition of Success

1. Noun. An event that accomplishes its intended purpose. "The election was a remarkable success for the Whigs"

Generic synonyms: Happening, Natural Event, Occurrence, Occurrent
Specialized synonyms: Barnburner, Godspeed, Triumph, Victory, Bite
Antonyms: Failure

2. Noun. An attainment that is successful. "His new play was a great success"

3. Noun. A state of prosperity or fame. "He does not consider wealth synonymous with success"
Generic synonyms: Prosperity, Successfulness
Specialized synonyms: Big Time, Pay Dirt
Attributes: Successful, Unsuccessful
Antonyms: Failure

4. Noun. A person with a record of successes. "If you want to be a success you have to dress like a success"
Exact synonyms: Achiever, Succeeder, Winner
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: First Lady, Great, Highflier, Highflyer, Natural, Sleeper
Derivative terms: Achieve, Succeed, Win, Win
Antonyms: Loser

Definition of Success

1. n. Act of succeeding; succession.

Definition of Success

1. Noun. (obsolete) Something which happens as a consequence; the outcome or result. (defdate 16th-18th c.) ¹

2. Noun. The achievement of one's aim or goal. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹

3. Noun. (business) financial profitability. ¹

4. Noun. One who, or that which, achieves assumed goals. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Success

1. the attainment of something desired or intended [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Success

succede
succedent
succedes
succeed
succeedant
succeeded
succeeder
succeeders
succeeding
succeeding(a)
succeedingly
succeeds
succentor
succentors
succes
success (current term)
success has many fathers, failure is an orphan
success story
successary
successe
successes
successful
successfully
successfulness
succession
successional
successionally
successionism
successionist
successionists

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