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

  • (..) I lost many assumptions about the simple nature of right and wrong. And when I traveled... ...I learned the fear before a crime... ...and the thrill of success. BRUCE: But I never became one of them. OFFICER : Fool. What do I care what your name is? You're a criminal. I'm not a criminal (..)
    2005 Batman Begins