Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Successful
The word 'successful' means to do something well and achieve a good result. For example, if you finish a project or win a game, you can say you were successful!
You pronounce 'successful' like this: suk-SES-ful. It has three parts: 'suk', 'SES', and 'ful'.
The word 'successful' comes from the Latin word 'successus', which means 'to come close' or 'to achieve'. It has been used in English since the 15th century.