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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 From a tactical perspective, Israel pulled off a stunning feat: The four-decades-old Lebanese group was the most powerful nonstate military actor in the world, and Israel decimated its top three tiers of leadership, severely weakening it and throwing it into disarray. —

Kim Ghattas, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2024 Another impressive feat mastered by the company’s algorithm is building a cardboard box, which involves a robot gently bending its sides and delicately fitting pieces together. —

Will Knight, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024 Juventus went into this past week knowing results would be vital, but acutely aware that a UEFA Champions League trip to the Pierre Mauroy Stadium to take on Lille would be no easy feat. —

Adam Digby, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Bowers actually led the NFL in receptions through the first eight weeks of the season, which is a remarkable feat for any tight end, let alone a rookie. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for feat

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Brown’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges, but certain achievements have stood out.

Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
His achievements earned him 28 Grammy Awards, 80 nominations, and a Grammy Legend Award.

Christine Clarridge, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024