achievement
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for achievement, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Something accomplished through effort, skill, or courage; a notable success.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use achievement
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French achever ("to finish"), the same root as "achieve," with the ending "-ment" added to turn the verb into a noun.
Full origin of achievement →Frequently asked questions
What does “achievement” mean?
The word “achievement” means something accomplished through effort, skill, or courage; a notable success. In plain terms, a success or accomplishment — something worth being proud of.
How do you pronounce “achievement”?
“Achievement” is pronounced uh-CHEEV-muhnt (/əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “achievement” in a sentence?
Here is “achievement” used in a sentence: “Winning the scholarship was a huge achievement for her.”
What is another word for “achievement”?
Words with a similar meaning to “achievement” include accomplishment.
What part of speech is “achievement”?
“Achievement” is a noun.
Where does the word “achievement” come from?
The word “achievement” comes from Old French. From Old French achever ("to finish"), the same root as "achieve," with the ending "-ment" added to turn the verb into a noun.
Is “achievement” a common word?
“Achievement” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “achievement” have?
“Achievement” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something accomplished through effort, skill, or courage; a notable success.
What is the difference between an achievement and a goal?
A goal is something you aim for and hope to reach in the future, while an achievement is something you have already accomplished through effort, skill, or courage. In short, a goal is the target and an achievement is the successful result.
What is the difference between 'achievement' and 'accomplishment'?
The two words are very close in meaning and are often interchangeable, both describing something reached through effort. 'Achievement' can carry a slightly stronger sense of overcoming difficulty or reaching a notable success, while 'accomplishment' can also refer to a learned skill or talent.
What are common collocations with 'achievement'?
Common collocations include 'a great achievement', 'a remarkable achievement', 'a sense of achievement', 'lifetime achievement', and 'achievement gap'. The phrase 'a sense of achievement' describes the satisfying feeling of having succeeded at something.