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success

gb/səksˈɛs/ us/səksˈɛs/
A2 Engels
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Zelfstandig naamwoord A2 event
1

Achievement of a goal

When you get what you want or try to do.

Gebruikspatroon: [someone]'s success in [doing something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'success' (noun) with 'succeed' (verb) and may incorrectly say 'I success' instead of 'I succeed'.
Synoniemen
achievement (Focuses on something accomplished, not necessarily implying effort or difficulty.) | victory (Often used for winning in a competition or conflict.)
Antoniemen
failure (The opposite of achieving a desired result; not accomplishing what was intended.)
Woordcombinaties
achieve success |enjoy success |guarantee success |measure success |taste success
Thema's
business |personal_development |education |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • Her success in the exam surprised everyone.
  • The company's success is due to hard work and innovation.
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • She had success in the test.
  • The team had great success this year.
  • He worked hard and had success.
  • We want to have success in our work.
Zelfstandig naamwoord B1 entity
2

Person or thing that succeeds

A person or thing that does well and gets good results.

Gebruikspatroon: [someone/something] is a success
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Synoniemen
winner (Informal; often used in competitions or comparisons.) | star (Emphasizes popularity or excellence in performance.)
Antoniemen
loser (Informal; someone who fails or is unsuccessful.)
Woordcombinaties
make a success of |overnight success |great success
Thema's
personal_development |entertainment |core_vocabulary |business |work
Voorbeelden
  • The new restaurant is already a big success.
  • She proved to be a great success in her new role.
  • The film was a box-office success.
  • His first novel was an instant success.
  • The product turned out to be a surprising success.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • The book is a big success.
  • He is a great success at work.
  • The movie was a big success.
  • Our team is a great success this year.
Zelfstandig naamwoord B2 state
3

State of having achieved goals

The situation of having what you wanted for a long time, like money, respect, or goals.

Synoniemen
prosperity (Focuses more on wealth and financial well-being.) | accomplishment (Emphasizes completed goals or tasks.)
Antoniemen
obscurity (Lack of fame, recognition, or notable achievement.)
Woordcombinaties
enjoy success |rise to success |path to success
Thema's
lifestyle |career |core_vocabulary |business |finance
Voorbeelden
  • He enjoyed great success after years of hard work.
  • Her rise to success was rapid and unexpected.
  • Success can bring both happiness and stress.
  • They built their business into lasting success.
  • Many people dream of finding success in their careers.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • He enjoys great success now.
  • She found success after many years.
  • They have much success in life.
  • We want to find success in our jobs.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
success
IPA
GB/səksˈɛs/
US/səksˈɛs/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
suc - cess (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cess)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: success
  • Plural: success, successes
Woordfamilie
Forms
successes noun
Core family
succeed verb B1 successful adjective B1 successfully adverb B1
Related words
successor noun B2 succession noun B1 successive adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unsuccessful adjective B1 unsuccessfully adverb
Uitdrukkingen

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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

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