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suddenly-achieved

|sud-den-ly-a-chieved|

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/ˈsʌdənli əˈtʃiːvd/

(achieve)

successful accomplishment

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

'achieve' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'achever,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'chever' meant 'come to a head, finish.'

Historical Evolution

'achever' transformed into the Middle English word 'achieven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'achieve.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bring to a head or finish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to accomplish or attain.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

accomplished or attained in a sudden or unexpected manner.

The team's victory was suddenly-achieved after a last-minute goal.

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Last updated: 2025/07/19 06:40