Basic Details
Word: Succeed
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To achieve something you wanted or to accomplish a goal.
Synonyms: Achieve, triumph, prevail
Antonyms: Fail, stumble, lose
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a bull in a china shop: To be very clumsy or careless when trying to succeed. Example: "He was like a bull in a china shop during the presentation, making many mistakes."
- On the road to success: To be making progress toward achieving your goals. Example: "After all the hard work, she feels like she is finally on the road to success."
Usage Examples
Example 1: If you study hard and stay focused, you will succeed in your exams.
Example 2: She hopes to succeed in her dream of becoming an artist one day.
Example 3: Many people believe that believing in yourself is the first step to succeed in life.
Fun Fact
The word "succeed" comes from the Latin word "succedere," which means "to come after" or "to follow." Historically, it referred to achieving something by following a certain path or process.
Famous Quote
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will succeed." Albert Schweitzer
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "succeed" mean?
a) To fail at a task
b) To achieve something you wanted
c) To make a mistake
d) To give up
Answer: b) To achieve something you wanted
2. Which of these is a synonym of "succeed"?
a) Fail
b) Triumph
c) Stumble
d) Give up
Answer: b) Triumph
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "succeed"?
a) Achieve
b) Prevail
c) Fail
d) Win
Answer: c) Fail
4. Which sentence uses "succeed" correctly?
a) She succeeded in painting the fence.
b) He succeeded in tripping over the mat.
c) They succeeded by ignoring the rules.
d) She succeeded at failing the exam.
Answer: a) She succeeded in painting the fence.
5. What does the idiom "on the road to success" mean?
a) To be going the wrong way
b) To be making progress toward achieving goals
c) To never achieve anything
d) To make mistakes
Answer: b) To be making progress toward achieving goals
