Cool MateSuccess
UK /["/səkˈses/"]/US /["/səkˈses/"]/
Definition
the fact that you have achieved something that you want and have been trying to do or get
In simple words: When you achieve something you wanted to do.
Examples
- His success in the competition made him very proud.
- She defines success as achieving her personal goals.
- Success comes to those who work hard and never give up.
- The team's success surprised everyone at the tournament.
- We celebrated her success with a small party.
Usage notes
Use 'success' when talking about achieving goals or winning in a friendly context. Avoid using it in negative situations or as a mockery.
Grammar pattern
standalone concept
Memory hint
Success sounds like 'succeed' – think of reaching the finish line first.
Collocations
- enormous
- great
- immense
- amount
- degree
- level
- achieve
- attain
- enjoy
- come
- lie (in something)
- depend on something
- rate
- story
- factor
- with success
- without success
- success in
- a chance of success
- a hope of success
- confident of success
- resounding
- roaring
- rousing
- be
- prove
- have
- wish somebody (every) success
Synonyms
- achievement
- victory
- triumph
- accomplishment
- fulfillment
Antonyms
- failure
- defeat
- setback
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'successfully', which is an adverb.
- Used incorrectly as a verb instead of the noun form.
- Misplaced in sentences, such as 'We have success' instead of 'We are successful'.