Succesful vs. Successful: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 21, 2023
"Succesful" is a common misspelling. The correct spelling is "Successful," meaning having achieved one's goals or objectives.

Which is correct: Succesful or Successful
How to spell Successful?

Succesful is Incorrect

Successful is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "Successful" is spelled with two 'c's and two 's's, just like "access" and "success."

Sawaira Riaz
Oct 20, 2023
The root word is "succeed," so think of adding "ful" to "success" to make "successful."

Sawaira Riaz
Oct 20, 2023
Recall the phrase "full of success" to remember that it ends in "ful," not just "ful."

Sawaira Riaz
Oct 20, 2023
Count the consonants: 2 'c's and 2 's's make a successful spelling.

Harlon Moss
Oct 20, 2023
Mentally divide the word into three parts: "suc-cess-ful" to remember all the letters.

Harlon Moss
Oct 20, 2023
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Succesful and Successful Definitions
Successful
Successful implies gaining fame, wealth, or recognition.
He had a successful acting career.

Harlon Moss
Sep 15, 2023
Successful
Successful denotes effectiveness in achieving results.
The mission was successful.

Sara Rehman
Sep 15, 2023
Successful
Successful refers to accomplishing desired aims or outcomes.
She is a successful entrepreneur.

Janet White
Sep 15, 2023
Successful
Successful means being well-received or popular.
His latest book was very successful.

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Sep 15, 2023
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Successful
Successful implies achieving a high level of expertise.
She is successful in her field of research.

Harlon Moss
Sep 15, 2023
Successful
Having obtained something desired or intended
Was successful in stopping the leak of oil.

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Sep 13, 2023
Successful
Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect
A successful use of medicine;
A successful experiment;
A successful enterprise

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Sep 13, 2023
Successful
Resulting in success; assuring, or promotive of, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect; hence, prosperous; fortunate; happy; as, a successful use of medicine; a successful experiment; a successful enterprise.
Welcome, nephews, from successful wars.

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Sep 13, 2023
Successful
Having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome;
A successful architect
A successful business venture

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Sep 13, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before Successful?
The vowel 'u' is used before "Successful."

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Oct 20, 2023
Why is it called Successful?
It's called "Successful" to describe someone who has succeeded in achieving goals.

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Oct 20, 2023
What is the singular form of Successful?
"Successful" is an adjective and doesn't have a singular or plural form.

Aimie Carlson
Oct 20, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Successful?
"And" is commonly used, as in "smart and successful."

Sara Rehman
Oct 20, 2023
Which preposition is used with Successful?
"At" or "in," as in "successful at sports" or "successful in business."

Janet White
Oct 20, 2023
Is the Successful term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.

Aimie Carlson
Oct 20, 2023
What is the plural form of Successful?
"Successful" is an adjective and doesn't have a plural form.

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Oct 20, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Successful?
The second syllable, "cess," is stressed.

Janet White
Oct 20, 2023
How is Successful used in a sentence?
"His successful innovation transformed the industry."

Sara Rehman
Oct 20, 2023
Which article is used with Successful?
"A" or "the" can be used, depending on the context.

Sara Rehman
Oct 20, 2023
Which determiner is used with Successful?
"A" or "an" can be used, as in "a successful venture."

Sawaira Riaz
Oct 20, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.

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