success success /səkˈsɛs/

noun

1. () An event that accomplishes its intended purpose  ( success )
   an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
    Let's call heads a success and tails a failure
   let's call heads a success and tails a failure
    The election was a remarkable success for the Whigs
   the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs
   
2. () An attainment that is successful  ( success )
   an attainment that is successful
    His success in the marathon was unexpected
   his success in the marathon was unexpected
    His new play was a great success
   his new play was a great success
   
3. () A state of prosperity or fame  ( success )
   a state of prosperity or fame
    He is enjoying great success
   he is enjoying great success
    He does not consider wealth synonymous with success
   he does not consider wealth synonymous with success
   
4. () A person with a record of successes  ( achiever , succeeder , winner , success )
   a person with a record of successes
    His son would never be the achiever that his father was
   his son would never be the achiever that his father was
    Only winners need apply
   only winners need apply
    If you want to be a success you have to dress like a success
   if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success