success
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,051 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 17,480 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.008% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- an event that accomplishes its intended purpose let's call heads a success and tails a failurethe election was a remarkable success for the Whigs
- an attainment that is successful his success in the marathon was unexpectedhis new play was a great success
- a state of prosperity or fame he is enjoying great successhe does not consider wealth synonymous with success
- a person with a record of successes also: achiever, winner, succeeder his son would never be the achiever that his father wasonly winners need apply
success in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He was sipping the wine called Success.
The Hill: A Romance of Friendship · Horace Annesley Vachell · Chapter 1
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If he gives us a month, our success is certain.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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He has probably hunted several times without pleasure, or fished or shot here and there without success.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
Cornelli · Johanna Spyri · Chapter 1
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The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1