Pronunciation

/səkˈsiːd/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act or result of succeeding; achievement after effort or competition. [“I was proud of my team’s success at the tournament.”]
2. A favorable outcome or consequence. ["Her hard work led to her professional success."]

Verb

1. To achieve or attain a desired goal or outcome. ["He succeeded in passing the exam after months of studying."]
2. To follow or come after in a series, often with a specified relationship. ["The new manager succeeded John in the position."]

Phrases

• “Succeed at something” means to be successful in accomplishing a task or goal.
• “Success story” refers to a person or organization’s notable achievement.
• “Try again and you’ll succeed” is an encouraging phrase.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After many failures, he finally tasted success in his business venture.”
• Verb: “She succeeded in persuading the board to approve the project.”
• Verb: “John’s son succeeded him as the CEO of the company.”

Synonyms

• Achieve
• Triumph
• Accomplish
• Prevail
• Overcome

Antonyms

• Fail
• Lose
• Strive (implying effort but not necessarily success)
• Miss