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Successful Səkˈsesfl Project Winning Adjective Experiment Congratulated Completion

Word3 successful
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /səkˈsesfl/ /səkˈsesfl/
Example
  • the experiment was entirely successful.
  • we congratulated them on the successful completion of the project.
  • he's always been highly successful in his work.
  • they were successful in winning the contract.
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successful

(adjective)/səkˈsesfl/ /səkˈsesfl/
  1. achieving your aims or what was intended
    • The experiment was entirely successful.
    • We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project.
    • He's always been highly successful in his work.
    • They were successful in winning the contract.
    • No one can be successful at everything.
    • I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret.

    Extra Examples

    • The alliance was ultimately successful in getting its message across.
    • The operation was only partially successful.
    • Their attempts had not been entirely successful.
    • We hope the party will be successful in the elections.
    • Winning is the only way they can feel successful.
    • She had a phenomenally successful period as manager.
    • He had been successful at every job he had done.
    • The company has been successful in controlling costs.
    • I received a letter saying that my application had been successful.
    • The police became more successful at clearing up crime.
    • The successful candidate will be responsible for a large research project.
    • This is one of the most successful advertising campaigns in recent history.
    • Further tests proved successful.
  2. having become popular and/or made a lot of money
    • OPPOSITE unsuccessful
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unsuccessful
    • The play was very successful on Broadway.
    • a successful actor/businessman
    • She has had a long and successful career in television.
    • The company has had another successful year.

    Extra Examples

    • What makes a new product successful?
    • She has appeared in some of the most popular and successful films of the last couple of decades.
    • Successful businesses are built by strong teams.
    • The show was wildly successful.
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