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

  • (..) Did you? Hey, if a search engine's good for anything, right? Can I just say one thing? The test worked. It was a success. Ava demonstrated true Al and you were fundamental to that. So if you can just, for a second, separate... (..)
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