Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Difference between "succeed" and "success"

Succeed
"Succed" is a verb and means "to attain success".
  • I have succeeded in my business.
  • I'm going to succeed this year. 
  • She wants to succeed in her job.

Success
"Success" is a noun and means "good outcome".
  • I wish you great success in your work. 
  • I didn't have much success in finding a job.

3 comments:

  1. Would the above example work as well, or would they sound awkward?

    - I have been successful in my business.
    - I'm going to be successful this year.
    - She wants to be successful in her job.

    - I wish you succeed in your work.
    - I haven't succeeded in finding a job.

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  2. There is a mistake she WANTS to succeed in her job

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