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

  • (..) Human. Human. OK... OK, slow down Louise. I don't wanna take away from your success in there, but Dr. Banks, is this really the right approach? Trying to teach them how to speak and read? That's gotta take longer. (..)
    2016 Arrival