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

  • (..) does he enjoy taking his bows under the stage? It's killing him. He's obsessed with discovering your methods. He thinks of nothing else, takes no pleasure in our success. And I've had enough. There is no future with him. He sent me here to steal your secrets, but I've come to offer you his. (..)
    2006 The Prestige
  • (..) - No. - No. I'm sure you can both tie a strong knot. He's complacent, he's predictable, he's boring. Milton has gotten success, whatever that means, so now he's scared. He won't take any risks at all. He's squandering the goodwill of his audience with tired, (..)
    2006 The Prestige