success

Definition

  • noun: the fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame
  • noun: degree or measure of succeeding
  • synonyms: outcome, succession

Examples

  • He tried to repair the engine but 'without success'. [=he was not able to repair the engine]

  • He will never 'succeed in' this business. [=he will never be successful in this business]

  • I am one of the diet clinic's 'success stories'. [=the diet clinic was able to help me]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) you're carrying right now. Is it? Why don't you worry about something else? Of course, it's not. I don't understand. What chance of success do we have without the piece? - Zero. Don't dwell on it. - But... What a nice surprise! Thank you. Time to save the universe (..)
    2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider