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

  • (..) work on that anytime you can. And when you get really good at it. You'll be fucking stroking it, and you'll be thinking about money. Second key. To success. In this rackets, is this little baby right here, it's called Cocaine. Right. It'll keep you sharp between the ears. (..)
    2013 The Wolf of Wall Street
  • (..) The via commision, motherfucker! Right! That's incredible, sir. I can't tell you how excited I am. You should be. There is two keys, to success, in broker business. First of all.. - You gotta stay relax.. - Yeah. - You jerk off? (..)
    2013 The Wolf of Wall Street