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suc·cess·ful  audio  (sk-ssfl) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
  1. Having a favorable outcome: a successful heart transplant.
  2. Having obtained something desired or intended: was successful in stopping the leak of oil.
  3. Having achieved wealth or eminence: a successful architect.


OTHER FORMS:
suc·cessful·ly(Adverb), suc·cessful·ness(Noun)


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