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

  • (..) other night, you seemed perfectly happy. Well, call me crazy, but it is my philosophy that in order to be successful, one project an image of success... - - Why? I think maybe you forgot your medication today, mental boy. I want you to stop filming me. (..)
    1999 American Beauty
  • (..) Yes. According to her, I'm... too focused on my career. As if being driven to succeed is... some sort of a character flaw. Well, she certainly did take advantage of the lifestyle my success afforded her. Ooh! Ha. Wow. - Ah, it's for the best. - Mm-hmm. When I saw you two at the party the (..)
    1999 American Beauty