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success
noun · Say it: suhk-SESS
What it means
Foundationgetting the result you wanted or doing something well
The school cake sale was a great success and raised lots of money.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- achievement
- triumph
- victory
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- failure
More examples
- Tom celebrated his success after passing his swimming test.
Where the word comes from
From the Latin word 'successus', meaning a good result.
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