achievement

/ə'tʃi:vmənt/

Thân thiện

Reaching the top of the mountain was a great achievement for the hiker.

Definition

Noun 1. The successful completion or attainment of something, especially through effort, skill, or courage. It refers to the act of achieving a goal or the fact of having achieved it. 2. A thing that has been accomplished successfully, especially one that is noteworthy or impressive. It refers to the concrete result or outcome of effort.

Usage and Examples

• Referring to the act of achieving:
  • The achievement of peace was their primary goal.
  • She felt a great sense of achievement after finishing the marathon.
• Referring to a notable accomplishment:
  • Winning the championship was his greatest achievement.
  • The invention is a remarkable scientific achievement.

Advanced Usage

• "A sense of achievement": A feeling of pride and satisfaction from having accomplished something.
  • Completing the difficult puzzle gave the child a real sense of achievement.
• "No mean achievement": Used to emphasize that something is a significant and praiseworthy accomplishment.
  • Learning a new language as an adult is no mean achievement.

Variants and Related Words

• Achieve (verb): To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective.
  • He worked hard to achieve his ambitions.
• Achiever (noun): A person who achieves a high level of success.
  • She is a high achiever in her field.
• Achievable (adjective): Able to be brought about or accomplished successfully.
  • The targets are challenging but achievable.

Synonyms

• Accomplishment: Something that has been achieved successfully.
• Attainment: The action or fact of achieving a goal, especially through effort.
• Feat: An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength.
• Success: The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

Antonyms

• Failure: Lack of success.
• Defeat: The fact of losing or being overcome.

Idioms and Common Phrases

• "A crowning achievement": The greatest or most successful achievement, completing one's work.
  • The novel was the crowning achievement of her literary career.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the action of accomplishing something

Từ đồng nghĩa

• accomplishment