feat

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noun

1
a
: a deed notable especially for courage
the brave feats of ordinary foot soldiers
b
: an act or product of skill, endurance, or ingenuity
Building the bridge was an engineering feat.
2
: act, deed

feat

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adjective

1
archaic : becoming, neat
2
archaic : smart, dexterous
Choose the Right Synonym for feat

feat, exploit, achievement mean a remarkable deed.

feat implies strength or dexterity or daring.

an acrobatic feat

exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act.

his exploits as a spy

achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition.

her achievements as a chemist

Examples of feat in a Sentence

Noun a performer known for her astonishing acrobatic feats an exceptional feat of the human intellect Writing that whole report in one night was quite a feat. It was no mean feat.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
His co-star America Ferrera is the only other member of the cast to receive an Oscar nomination (much to the chagrin of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig fans), however the whole production got a best picture nod, which is quite the feat for a film about a children's toy. Sam Reed, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2024 One of the greatest feats of Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie is the willingness to show the messiness, both professional and interpersonal, that comes with a half-century partnership. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2024 Brauer is now just the 18th woman to have accomplished the feat. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 That also means that there’s a very real possibility that the Fed could defeat inflation without triggering a recession, an extremely rare feat known as a soft landing. Bryan Mena, CNN, 6 Mar. 2024 Having three eggs in a clutch is a rarity for eagles, and the feat has been widely celebrated. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024 The Cardinal has accomplished that feat 12 times in the tournament’s 22-year history and is a slim favorite to do so again this week in the Pac-12’s final collective hurrah. Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 Emma Watson Being a Disney princess and wizard is a feat only an Aries could tackle. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024 In 2002, on the 75th anniversary of his father’s transatlantic flight, Mr. Lindbergh’s son Erik duplicated the feat, flying solo from Long Island to Paris. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Feb. 2024
Adjective
As with previous titles, FromSoftware created a notoriously difficult game where finishing is a feat few players will achieve. Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2022 The super convention for super-feat enthusiasts will beheld Aug. 1 to 3 at the U.S. Grant Hotel. San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2022 Chestnut's 13th Mustard Yellow Belt prompted ESPN to show the 36-year-old's feat side-by-side with other athletes who have won the same competition or title over the course of their careers. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 6 July 2020

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English fet, fait, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin factum "deed, action" — more at fact

Adjective

Middle English fet, fayt, borrowed from Anglo-French fait, past participle of faire "to do, make, perform," going back to Latin facere — more at fact

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of feat was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Feat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feat. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

feat

noun
ˈfēt
1
2
a
: a deed notable especially for courage
b
: an act or product of skill, strength, or cleverness

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