success
/səkˈsɛs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: successes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The achievement of one's aim or goal.
Noun
Examples
His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Financial profitability.
Noun
Examples
Don't let success go to your head.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “success” mean?
The achievement of one's aim or goal.
Is “success” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.