Cool MateFeat vs Triumph
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Feat
Top 3,000 (common)C1noun
Triumph
Top 2,000 (common)C1noun
Most common: Triumph
| Feat | Triumph | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/fiːt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fiːt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈtraɪʌmf/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈtraɪʌmf/"]/ |
| Meaning | An achievement or something amazing done. | A great victory or success. |
| Example | The tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering. | Winning the championship was a great triumph for the underdog team. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | C1 | C1 |
| Part of speech | noun | noun |
| Collocations | amazing, astonishing, brilliant, accomplish, achieve, do, feat of | great, major, real, score, hail something as, see something as, in triumph, triumph against, triumph for, a/somebody’s moment of triumph, a sense of triumph, a/somebody’s triumph over adversity, great, major, real, score, hail something as, see something as, in triumph, triumph against, triumph for, a/somebody’s moment of triumph, a sense of triumph, a/somebody’s triumph over adversity |
| Antonyms | failure, defeat | defeat, failure, loss |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'feet' when pluralizing., Using in informal contexts where 'achievement' would be better., Mixing up 'feat' with 'feature' which has a different meaning. | Confusing with 'triumphant', which describes the feeling after a victory., Using it as a verb incorrectly, instead of the adjective form., Overusing it in minor achievements instead of reserving it for significant victories. |
| Usage notes | Use 'feat' when talking about remarkable accomplishments, particularly in arts, sports, or science. It’s more appropriate in formal contexts than casual conversations. | Used to describe a significant win or achievement, often in contexts like sports, competitions, or personal accomplishments. Less appropriate for casual, everyday situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Feat vs Triumph
What's the difference between Feat and Triumph?
Feat: An achievement or something amazing done. Triumph: A great victory or success.
Which is more common: Feat and Triumph?
Triumph is the most common in everyday English.
Are Feat and Triumph the same CEFR level?
Feat: C1, Triumph: C1 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Feat and Triumph?
Feat: noun, Triumph: noun.
Can you show an example of each?
Feat: The tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering. Triumph: Winning the championship was a great triumph for the underdog team.
Can I use Feat and Triumph interchangeably?
Not always. Feat and Triumph 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.