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Achievement: Definition, Usage & Examples Explained (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：accomplishment (achievement)

achievement 🔊

/əˈtʃiːvmənt/

Something specific you successfully finish after working hard for it.

Achievement illustrated by a proud student holding an A+ report card in a classroom.

accomplishment 🔊

➕

/əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

A specific, tangible result or thing that you have successfully completed through effort.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old French 'achever' (to finish), from Latin 'ad caput' (to a head).

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'A CHIEF event' – a major accomplishment that makes you feel like a leader.

📖 Example

Her highest achievement this year was getting an A+ on the math final. 🔊 Her most significant accomplishment this year was earning an A+ on the mathematics final exam.

🔗 Collocations

academic achievement – Success in educational studies or research.

sense of achievement – The feeling of pride and satisfaction from accomplishing something.

great achievement – A remarkable or outstanding accomplishment.

🔄 Synonyms

accomplishment (n.) – Something that has been achieved successfully.

success (n.) – The favorable outcome of an endeavor.

feat (n.) – A notable or difficult act of skill, strength, or courage.

🚫 Antonyms

failure (n.) – Lack of success in achieving a goal.

setback (n.) – A problem that delays or reverses progress.

🌱 Derivatives

achieve (v.) – To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective.

achiever (n.) – A person who achieves a high level of success.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'achievement' shares its root with 'chief', both stemming from Latin 'caput' (head). It culturally signifies reaching a pinnacle or completing a primary goal, prominently used in contexts like educational milestones, career promotions, and personal goals.

Meaning 2：feeling of accomplishment (achievement)

achievement 🔊

/əˈtʃiːvmənt/

The good feeling you get after you finish something difficult and do it well.

Achievement as a feeling shown by a person smiling at a completed jigsaw puzzle.

feeling of accomplishment 🔊

➕

/ˈfiːlɪŋ əv əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

The internal sense of satisfaction, pride, and fulfillment that comes from completing a challenging task successfully.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：中级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

For him, the real achievement wasn't the medal, but knowing he never gave up. 🔊 For him, the true feeling of accomplishment was not the physical medal, but the knowledge that he persisted and did not quit.

🔗 Collocations

personal achievement – A sense of accomplishment related to one's own goals and efforts.

feel a sense of achievement – To experience the positive emotion of having accomplished something.

🔄 Synonyms

fulfillment (n.) – A feeling of happiness and satisfaction from fully developing one's abilities or character.

satisfaction (n.) – The contentment one feels when a desire or need is met.

pride (n.) – A feeling of deep pleasure derived from one's own achievements.

🚫 Antonyms

disappointment (n.) – Sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of hopes or expectations.

frustration (n.) – The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to achieve something.