noun Common

achieving

uh-CHEE-vihng

Achieving (noun) means the act of successfully reaching a goal or completing something difficult. Example: “Achieving a healthy work-life balance took her years of trial and error.”

noun

The act of successfully reaching a goal or completing something difficult.

"Achieving a healthy work-life balance took her years of trial and error."

"The team celebrated after achieving their sales target for the quarter."

How to Use Achieving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of getting something done or reaching a goal you set out for.

Common pairings

achieving success achieving a goal achieving results

Word Forms

achievings plural

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Rhymes for achieving

thieving grieving relieving believing retrieving

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “achieving” mean?

The word “achieving” means the act of successfully reaching a goal or completing something difficult. In plain terms, the process of getting something done or reaching a goal you set out for.

How do you pronounce “achieving”?

“Achieving” is pronounced uh-CHEE-vihng (/əˈt͡ʃiːvɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “achieving” in a sentence?

Here is “achieving” used in a sentence: “Achieving a healthy work-life balance took her years of trial and error.”

What part of speech is “achieving”?

“Achieving” is a noun.

Is “achieving” a common word?

“Achieving” is a fairly common word in modern English.