success
(noun)
noun
1. 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
Definition categories: event, happening, occurrence, occurrent
2. an attainment that is successful
- his success in the marathon was unexpected
- his new play was a great success
Definition categories: act, attainment
3. a state of prosperity or fame
- he is enjoying great success
- he does not consider wealth synonymous with success
Definition categories: state, prosperity, successfulness
4. a person with a record of successes
- if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success
Similar word(s): achiever, succeeder, winner
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
Sentences with success as a noun:
- His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success.
- Don't let success go to your head.
- Scholastically, he was a success.
- The new range of toys has been a resounding success.
- She is country music's most recent success.