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Q: How does the noun 'feat' differ from other similar words?

The words achievement and exploit are common synonyms of feat . While all three words mean "a remarkable deed," feat implies strength or dexterity or daring. // an acrobatic feat

Q: In what contexts can 'achievement' take the place of 'feat'?

The words achievement and feat can be used in similar contexts, but achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition. // her achievements as a chemist

Q: When is 'exploit' a more appropriate choice than 'feat'?

In some situations, the words exploit and feat are roughly equivalent. However, exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act. // his exploits as a spy

feat

noun

ˈfēt

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as in achievement

an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness Washington's legendary feat of tossing a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River

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as in thing

something done by someone famously rich, the oil magnate is today remembered less for his feats than for his finances

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How does the noun feat differ from other similar words?

The words achievement and exploit are common synonyms of feat. While all three words mean "a remarkable deed," feat implies strength or dexterity or daring.

an acrobatic feat

In what contexts can achievement take the place of feat?

The words achievement and feat can be used in similar contexts, but achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition.

her achievements as a chemist

When is exploit a more appropriate choice than feat?

In some situations, the words exploit and feat are roughly equivalent. However, exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act.

his exploits as a spy

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Recent Examples of feat Koufax with an arthritic elbow pitching a complete game on two days’ rest in ’65 was an amazing feat. —

Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026 While Macmillan’s or Oswalt’s feat is no less, even if one of them no longer remains the Guinness World Record holder, the achievement does not mean much in the larger scheme of things, though. —

Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026 The village is also looking to increase housing stock – always a tricky feat for a landlocked municipality. —

Igor Studenkov, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 However, unlike similar programs, these folks have to stay true to their Southern roots and family names, a difficult feat in today’s modern world. —

Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feat

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One George reflects on another Bush in his essay on Washington reflected on the first president's willingness to cede power both as the Army's commander and as president, his loyalty to his country and his achievements, including avoiding war and stabilizing a burgeoning economy.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Glenn’s triumph over depression and an eating disorder shows how the sport is finally prioritizing skaters’ well-being alongside athletic achievement and technical excellence.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026