success

US /səkˈses/

UK /səkˈses/

1.

the accomplishment of an aim or purpose

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Her hard work led to the success of the project.

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He achieved great success in his career.

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achievement triumph victory accomplishment

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failure defeat

2.

a person or thing that achieves a desired aim or purpose

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The new product was a huge success for the company.

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She is a true success story, having overcome many challenges.

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hit winner triumph accomplishment

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failure flop

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successful succession successive a roaring success be a victim of your own success