Achievement

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /əˈtʃivmənt/

Definitions of achievement

noun a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill

Example Sentences

A1 Finishing my homework on time was a big achievement for me.

A2 Winning the spelling bee was a great achievement for Sarah.

B1 Earning a promotion at work was a significant achievement for John.

B2 Completing a marathon was a major achievement for Mary.

C1 Publishing a book was a remarkable achievement for the author.

C2 Winning a Nobel Prize is considered the ultimate achievement in many fields.

Examples of achievement in a Sentence

formal His academic achievement was recognized with a prestigious award.

informal She was so proud of her achievement in completing the marathon.

slang Dude, your achievement in beating that game level is epic!

figurative Overcoming his fear of public speaking was a great achievement for him.

Grammatical Forms of achievement

past tense

achieved

plural

achievements

comparative

more achievement

superlative

most achievement

present tense

achieves

future tense

will achieve

perfect tense

has achieved

continuous tense

is achieving

singular

achievement

positive degree

achievable

infinitive

to achieve

gerund

achieving

participle

achieved

Origin and Evolution of achievement

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'achievement' originated from the Old French word 'achievier' which means 'to bring to a head, to complete'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'achievement' has evolved to encompass the idea of successfully completing a task or reaching a goal, with a focus on notable accomplishments or successes.