success
gb/səksˈɛs/ us/səksˈɛs/
A2
English
~ 800
siker, sikeres, sikeresség
NOUN
A2
1
siker
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s success in [doing something]
Her success in the exam surprised everyone.
A vizsgán elért sikere mindenkit meglepett.
The company's success is due to hard work and innovation.
A vállalat sikere a kemény munkának és az innovációnak köszönhető.
Winning the award was a huge success for the young actor.
They celebrated the success of the fundraising campaign.
His success in sports inspired many young athletes.
Learner examples
She had success in the test.
Sikeresen szerepelt a teszten.
The team had great success this year.
A csapat nagy sikert ért el idén.
He worked hard and had success.
We want to have success in our work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'success' (noun) with 'succeed' (verb) and may incorrectly say 'I success' instead of 'I succeed'.
Meaning
Achievement of a goal
Collocations
achieve success
|enjoy success
|guarantee success
|measure success
|taste success
Synonyms
achievement (Focuses on something accomplished, not necessarily implying effort or difficulty.)
|
victory (Often used for winning in a competition or conflict.)
Antonyms
failure (The opposite of achieving a desired result; not accomplishing what was intended.)
Themes
business
|personal_development
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you get what you want or try to do.
The accomplishment of an aim, purpose, or desired outcome.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is a success
The new restaurant is already a big success.
Az új étterem máris nagy siker.
She proved to be a great success in her new role.
Nagyon sikeresnek bizonyult az új szerepében.
The film was a box-office success.
His first novel was an instant success.
The product turned out to be a surprising success.
Learner examples
The book is a big success.
A könyv nagy siker.
He is a great success at work.
Nagyon sikeres a munkájában.
The movie was a big success.
Our team is a great success this year.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'success' with 'successful', saying 'He is success' instead of 'He is successful', though 'He is a success' is correct when referring to the person as an achievement.
Meaning
Person or thing that succeeds
Collocations
make a success of
|overnight success
|great success
Synonyms
winner (Informal; often used in competitions or comparisons.)
|
star (Emphasizes popularity or excellence in performance.)
Antonyms
loser (Informal; someone who fails or is unsuccessful.)
Themes
personal_development
|entertainment
|core_vocabulary
|business
|work
Definition
A person or thing that does well and gets good results.
A person or thing that achieves a desired result or is considered to have done well.
NOUN
B2
3
siker
A2
sikeresség
B2
He enjoyed great success after years of hard work.
Évek kemény munkája után nagy sikereket ért el.
Her rise to success was rapid and unexpected.
A sikerhez vezető útja gyors és váratlan volt.
Success can bring both happiness and stress.
They built their business into lasting success.
Many people dream of finding success in their careers.
Learner examples
He enjoys great success now.
Most nagyon sikeres.
She found success after many years.
Sok év után sikert ért el.
They have much success in life.
We want to find success in our jobs.
Meaning
State of having achieved goals
Collocations
enjoy success
|rise to success
|path to success
Synonyms
prosperity (Focuses more on wealth and financial well-being.)
|
accomplishment (Emphasizes completed goals or tasks.)
Antonyms
obscurity (Lack of fame, recognition, or notable achievement.)
Themes
lifestyle
|career
|core_vocabulary
|business
|finance
Definition
The situation of having what you wanted for a long time, like money, respect, or goals.
The condition of having achieved desired aims, prosperity, or recognition over time.
Grammar
Dictionary form
success
IPA
GB/səksˈɛs/
US/səksˈɛs/
Syllables & stress
suc - cess (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cess)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: success
- Plural: success, successes
Word family
Forms
successes
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unsuccessful
adjective B1
unsuccessfully
adverb
Expressions
make a success of [something]
1/mˈeɪk ə səksˈɛs əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Do something successfully
To do something well and get good results from it.
Examples
- He made a real success of his new café.
- They hope to make a success of their marriage.
overnight success
1/ˈoʊvɚnˈaɪt səksˈɛs/
fixed phrase
Sudden achievement of fame or goals
A person or thing that becomes very successful in a short time.
Examples
- The young singer became an overnight success after her first single.
- His app turned him into an overnight success.
path to success
1/pˈæθ tə səksˈɛs/
fixed phrase
Steps toward achievement
The way or steps you take to reach your goals.
Examples
- Education is often seen as the path to success.
- Hard work and persistence are part of the path to success.
success story
1/səksˈɛs stˈɔɹi/
fixed phrase
Account of someone's achievement
A story about how someone did very well and reached their goals.
Examples
- Her journey from poverty to CEO is a true success story.
- The magazine featured several local business success stories.
recipe for success
1/ɹˈɛsəpi fɚ səksˈɛs/
fixed phrase
Situation likely to bring success
A situation or plan that will probably make you successful.
Examples
- Teamwork and good planning are a recipe for success.
- Hard work and good planning are a recipe for success.
- Their strategy proved to be the perfect recipe for success.
- Her talent and dedication are a recipe for success in music.