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success

/səkˈsɛs/noun2 syllables

Success means: a person with a record of successes.

Synonyms for success5

noun, as in a person with a record of successes

achiever, winner, succeeder

also used for success

hit, éclat

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Opposites of success

failure

What does success mean?4

noun

1

a person with a record of successes“his son would never be the achiever that his father was”

2

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose“let's call heads a success and tails a failure”

3

an attainment that is successful“his success in the marathon was unexpected”

4

a state of prosperity or fame“he is enjoying great success”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with success?33

three syllables

nonethelessgpsirsabs

four syllables

nevertheless
Show 40 near rhymes
whentheirtheregetthemthenwellsaidwherebesthelpagainnextagainstendleftletsetcarereadyettellheadmenwentsayshealthfriendsdeathelseairfriendredcheckmyselfyourselfwestgetshimselfself

All 33 rhymes for success, grouped by syllable

Success in a sentence

  • Go where you will, you can't hope for success without effort.unknown
  • It was a great success, ending in a long run.unknown
  • Far from being a failure, it was a great success.CM
  • In sport, team harmony is vital to success.sundown
  • At any rate, the program was a success.CK
  • If your parents heard of your success, they would be proud of you.CK
  • Ten years ago, such business would have been a success.unknown
  • Without health, we can not hope for success.unknown

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Forms of success

as a noun

plural
successes