Cool MateAchievement vs Feat
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Achievement
Top 2,000 (common)B1noun
Feat
Top 3,000 (common)C1noun
Most common: Achievement
| Achievement | Feat | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈtʃiːvmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈtʃiːvmənt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/fiːt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fiːt/"]/ |
| Meaning | Something you have done successfully. | An achievement or something amazing done. |
| Example | Winning the championship was a great achievement for the team. | The tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | C1 |
| Part of speech | noun | noun |
| Collocations | 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 | amazing, astonishing, brilliant, accomplish, achieve, do, feat of |
| Antonyms | failure, defeat, setback | failure, defeat |
| Common mistakes | 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. | Confused with 'feet' when pluralizing., Using in informal contexts where 'achievement' would be better., Mixing up 'feat' with 'feature' which has a different meaning. |
| Usage notes | 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. | Use 'feat' when talking about remarkable accomplishments, particularly in arts, sports, or science. It’s more appropriate in formal contexts than casual conversations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Achievement vs Feat
What's the difference between Achievement and Feat?
Achievement: Something you have done successfully. Feat: An achievement or something amazing done.
Which is more common: Achievement and Feat?
Achievement is the most common in everyday English.
Which is more advanced: Achievement and Feat?
Feat is the highest level, at C1, on the CEFR scale.
Are Achievement and Feat the same CEFR level?
Achievement: B1, Feat: C1 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Achievement and Feat?
Achievement: noun, Feat: noun.
Can you show an example of each?
Achievement: Winning the championship was a great achievement for the team. Feat: The tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering.
Can I use Achievement and Feat interchangeably?
Not always. Achievement and Feat are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.