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English noun: success | |||
| 1. | success (event) an event that accomplishes its intended purpose | ||
| Samples | Let's call heads a success and tails a failure. The election was a remarkable success for the Whigs. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | barnburner, bite, Godspeed, triumph, victory | ||
| Antonyms | failure | ||
| 2. | success (act) an attainment that is successful | ||
| Samples | His success in the marathon was unexpected. His new play was a great success. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | attainment | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bang, bell ringer, bull's eye, conquest, conquest, coup, flying colors, flying colours, hit, home run, mark, overturn, pass, passing, qualifying, score, seduction, smash, smasher, solution, strike, upset, winning | ||
| 3. | success (state) a state of prosperity or fame | ||
| Samples | He is enjoying great success. He does not consider wealth synonymous with success. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | prosperity, successfulness | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | big time, pay dirt | ||
| Attribute | successful, unsuccessful | ||
| Antonyms | failure | ||
| 4. | success (person) a person with a record of successes | ||
| Samples | His son would never be the achiever that his father was. Only winners need apply. If you want to be a success you have to dress like a success. | ||
| Synonyms | achiever, succeeder, winner | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | first lady, great, highflier, highflyer, natural, sleeper | ||
| Antonyms | nonstarter, unsuccessful person, loser, failure | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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