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success

Pronunciation: /səkˈsɛs/

Definition of success

[mass noun]

1the accomplishment of an aim or purpose:the president had some success in restoring confidence
the attainment of fame, wealth, or social status:the success of his play
[count noun] a person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains fame, wealth, etc.:to judge from league tables, the school is a success I must make a success of my business

2 archaic the good or bad outcome of an undertaking:the good or ill success of their maritime enterprises

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin successus, from the verb succedere 'come close after' (see succeed)

Spell success and the related word successful with a double c and a double s.

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