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achiever

|a/chiev/er|

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/əˈtʃiːvər/

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/əˈtʃiːvə/

(achieve)

successful accomplishment

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
achieveachievementsachieversachievesachievedachievedachievingachievementunachievabilityachievable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'achiever' originates from the Old French word 'achever,' which meant 'to bring to an end.'

Historical Evolution

'achever' transformed into the Middle English word 'achieven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'achieve,' from which 'achiever' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bring something to completion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who accomplishes goals.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who achieves a high level of success or accomplishment.

She is a high achiever in her field.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45