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successful

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Main Entry: suc·cess·ful

Pronunciation: \-fəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 1588

1 : resulting or terminating in success <a successful attempt>
2 : gaining or having gained success <a successful investor>

— suc·cess·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— suc·cess·ful·ness noun

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