achievement
Translation
achievement, accomplishment, feat
Examples
Graduating from college was a great achievement.
Graduating from university was a great achievement.
This is a major scientific achievement.
This is a major scientific achievement.
Grammar Patterns
((a sense of)) achievement a feeling of accomplishment Finishing the marathon gave me a sense of achievement.
((a great/major)) achievement an important accomplishment Winning the award was a great achievement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accomplishment, success, feat; Antonyms: failure, defeat
Etymology
From the verb 'achieve' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. 'Achieve' comes from Old French 'achever' (to finish).
Memory Tips
Think of what you 'achieve' as your 'achievement'. The verb is inside the noun.