Achieving

Pronunciation: /əˈtʃivɪŋ/

Definitions of achieving

verb Achieving is the present participle form of the verb achieve, which means to successfully reach a goal or accomplish a task.

Example Sentences

A1 She is achieving her goal of learning to ride a bike.

A2 He is achieving good grades in school by studying hard.

B1 They are achieving success in their careers through hard work and determination.

B2 The team is achieving their target sales goals for the quarter.

C1 The company is achieving record profits this year due to strategic planning.

C2 The athlete is achieving a new personal best in the upcoming competition.

Examples of achieving in a Sentence

formal Achieving success in this competitive industry requires dedication and hard work.

informal I'm so close to achieving my goal of running a marathon.

slang She's totally boss at achieving her fitness goals.

figurative The key to achieving happiness is finding inner peace.

Grammatical Forms of achieving

• past tense: achieved
• plural: achievements
• comparative: more achieving
• superlative: most achieving
• present tense: achieves
• future tense: will achieve
• perfect tense: has achieved
• continuous tense: is achieving
• singular: achievement
• positive degree: achieve
• infinitive: to achieve
• gerund: achieving
• participle: achieved

Origin and Evolution of achieving

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'achieving' originated from the Old French word 'achever' which means 'to complete' or 'to accomplish'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'achieving' has come to signify reaching a goal or obtaining a desired result through effort and determination.