C1noun 3K

Feat

🇬🇧 UK /["/fiːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fiːt/"]/

Meaning of Feat

an action or a piece of work that needs skill, strength or courage

In simple words: An achievement or something amazing done.

Feat in a sentence

• The tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering.
• to **accomplish/achieve/perform** astonishing **feats**
• That was **no mean feat** *(= it was difficult to do)*.
• Dragging the fully laden boat across the sand was no mean feat.
• He emulated the feat of the legendary athlete Jesse Owens.
• He has pulled off an extraordinary feat in completing the voyage single-handedly.
• She was capable of remarkable feats of endurance.
• a remarkable feat of strength
• an unprecedented feat in the history of the industry
• physical feats of strength and skill

How to use Feat

Use 'feat' when talking about remarkable accomplishments, particularly in arts, sports, or science. It’s more appropriate in formal contexts than casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

feat + of + noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'feet' — imagine someone achieving a great height with their feet.

Related words

Collocations with Feat

• amazing
• astonishing
• brilliant
• accomplish
• achieve
• do
• feat of

Synonyms for Feat

• achievement
• accomplishment
• milestone
• triumph
• victory

Opposites of Feat

• failure
• defeat

Common mistakes with Feat

• Confused with 'feet' when pluralizing.
• Using in informal contexts where 'achievement' would be better.
• Mixing up 'feat' with 'feature' which has a different meaning.

Frequently asked questions about Feat

What does Feat mean?

An achievement or something amazing done.

What is the definition of Feat?

an action or a piece of work that needs skill, strength or courage

How do you use Feat in a sentence?

The tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering.

Can you give another example of Feat?

to **accomplish/achieve/perform** astonishing **feats**

What are synonyms for Feat?

Common alternatives include achievement, accomplishment, milestone, triumph, victory.

What is the opposite of Feat?

Opposite meanings include failure, defeat.

What words go with Feat?

It commonly pairs with amazing, astonishing, brilliant, accomplish, achieve, do, feat of.

What are common mistakes when using Feat?

Confused with 'feet' when pluralizing. Using in informal contexts where 'achievement' would be better. Mixing up 'feat' with 'feature' which has a different meaning.

How do you pronounce Feat?

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

When should I use Feat?

Use 'feat' when talking about remarkable accomplishments, particularly in arts, sports, or science. It’s more appropriate in formal contexts than casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Feat?

"Feat" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.