noun · neutral
achievement
/əˈtʃiːvmənt/a·CHIEVE·ment
something done successfully, typically by effort, skill, or courage
Examples
“Winning the national science fair was her greatest achievement.”
“Academic achievement is often a factor in university admissions.”
“Many achievements in technology have improved daily life.”
Band 8 sentence
“Her scientific achievement, which was published in a leading journal, has implications for renewable energy research.”
Collocations
- academic achievement
- major achievement
Word family
Common mistakes
He has many success in school.→He has many successes in school.
My biggest success was graduate from university.→My biggest achievement was graduating from university.
Say it for a higher band
5win→6success→7+achievement
Synonyms
success
accomplishment
Easily confused
success
“Success in exams depends on regular study.”
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