B1noun 2K

Achievement

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈtʃiːvmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈtʃiːvmənt/"]/

Meaning of Achievement

a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill

In simple words: Something you have done successfully.

Achievement in a sentence

• Winning the championship was a great achievement for the team.
• She felt a sense of achievement after finishing her first marathon.
• Educational achievement can significantly impact a person's career.
• His academic achievement earned him a scholarship.
• The achievement of reaching the summit was exhilarating.

How to use Achievement

Use 'achievement' in both formal and informal settings. It's suitable for discussions about school, career, or personal goals, but may not fit casual conversations about everyday events.

Grammar pattern

achievement + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'achieve' with a 'ment' at the end — like 'achievement' is the result of your efforts.

Related words

Collocations with Achievement

• amazing
• considerable
• extraordinary
• be
• constitute
• represent
• achievement in
• quite an achievement
• high
• individual
• personal
• level
• standard
• measure
• gap
• award
• test
• a feeling of achievement
• a sense of achievement
• a lack of achievement

Synonyms for Achievement

• accomplishment
• attainment
• success
• realization
• fulfillment

Opposites of Achievement

• failure
• defeat
• setback

Common mistakes with Achievement

• Confusing 'achievement' with 'accomplishment' when used in similar contexts.
• Using 'achievements' incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun.
• Not distinguishing between short-term and long-term achievements.

Frequently asked questions about Achievement

What does Achievement mean?

Something you have done successfully.

What is the definition of Achievement?

a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill

How do you use Achievement in a sentence?

Winning the championship was a great achievement for the team.

Can you give another example of Achievement?

She felt a sense of achievement after finishing her first marathon.

What are synonyms for Achievement?

Common alternatives include accomplishment, attainment, success, realization, fulfillment.

What is the opposite of Achievement?

Opposite meanings include failure, defeat, setback.

What words go with Achievement?

It commonly pairs with amazing, considerable, extraordinary, be, constitute, represent, achievement in, quite an achievement, high, individual, personal, level, standard, measure, gap, award, test, a feeling of achievement, a sense of achievement, a lack of achievement.

What are common mistakes when using Achievement?

Confusing 'achievement' with 'accomplishment' when used in similar contexts. Using 'achievements' incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun. Not distinguishing between short-term and long-term achievements.

How do you pronounce Achievement?

US: /["/əˈtʃiːvmənt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈtʃiːvmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Achievement?

Use 'achievement' in both formal and informal settings. It's suitable for discussions about school, career, or personal goals, but may not fit casual conversations about everyday events.

What CEFR level is Achievement?

"Achievement" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.