Definition

A thing that has been done successfully, especially through hard work, skill, or determination.

Example

Winning the championship was a significant achievement for the team.

Conversation

I just finished my project, and I feel like it's a big achievement.

That's awesome! You must be really proud of yourself.

I am! It took a lot of hard work to get it done.

Well, you deserve to celebrate that achievement!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Achievement → It is formed from "achieve" (from Old French *achever*, meaning to complete or bring to a conclusion) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "achievement" refers to the state of having successfully completed or accomplished something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'completing' something ('achever') and the '-ment' indicating a state — that's why achievement means the state of having accomplished something.

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