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adjective
- 1. accomplishing a desired aim or result: "a successful attack on the town" Similar Opposite
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achieving desired results, or achieving the result of making a lot of money: a successful architect / doctor / lawyer. Fortunately, my second attempt at starting a business was more successful than my first. successfully.
The meaning of SUCCESSFUL is resulting or terminating in success. How to use successful in a sentence.
Successful definition: achieving or having achieved success. . See examples of SUCCESSFUL used in a sentence.
The meaning of SUCCESS is degree or measure of succeeding. How to use success in a sentence.
the achieving of desired results, or someone or something that achieves positive results: [ U ] We’ve tried to contact him, but so far without success. [ C ] The dinner party was a great success. (Definition of success from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) success | Business English. noun. uk / səkˈses / us.
3 meanings: 1. having succeeded in one's endeavours 2. marked by a favourable outcome 3. having obtained fame, wealth, etc.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of successful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Having a favorable outcome: a successful heart transplant. 2. Having obtained something desired or intended: was successful in stopping the leak of oil. 3. Having achieved wealth or eminence: a successful architect. suc·cess′ful·ly adv. suc·cess′ful·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
If you win or do well, at whatever it is you do, you are successful. Successful people usually get more money, attention, and praise. If you go into business and make a lot of money, you're successful. If you play tennis and finish the season with more wins than losses, you've been successful.
adjective. Having a favorable outcome. A successful heart transplant. American Heritage. Coming about, taking place, or turning out to be as was hoped for. A successful mission. Webster's New World. Having obtained something desired or intended. Was successful in stopping the leak of oil. American Heritage.
