success
1. an event that accomplishes its intended purpose (Freq. 36)
- let's call heads a success and tails a failure
- the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs
• Ant:
failure
• Hypernyms:
happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event
• Hyponyms:
barnburner, Godspeed, victory, triumph, bite
2. an attainment that is successful (Freq. 23)
- his success in the marathon was unexpected
- his new play was a great success
• Hypernyms:
attainment
• Hyponyms:
winning, hit, smash, smasher, strike,
bang, bell ringer, bull's eye, mark, home run, conquest,
coup, flying colors, flying colours, passing, pass, qualifying,
overturn, upset, seduction, score, solution
3. a state of prosperity or fame (Freq. 10)
- he is enjoying great success
- he does not consider wealth synonymous with success
• Ant:
failure
• Hypernyms:
prosperity, successfulness
• Hyponyms:
big time, pay dirt
• Attrubites:
successful, unsuccessful
4. a person with a record of successes (Freq. 3)
- 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
• Syn:
achiever, winner, succeeder
• Ant:
loser (for: achiever)
• Derivationally related forms:
succeed (for: succeeder), win (for: winner), achieve (for: achiever)
• Hypernyms:
person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
• Hyponyms:
first lady, great, highflier, highflyer, natural, sleeper
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