Word Comparison
Success
vsFailure
/səkˈsɛs/·/ˈfeɪl.jɚ/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Success
nounThe achievement of one's aim or goal.
Also: Financial profitability.
Failure
nounState or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
Also: An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.
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