failure vs success
failure
Definitions
noun
- an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
- an act that fails
- inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
- an unexpected omission
- lack of success
Examples
Recent studies have revealed a correlation between prognosis in heart failure and plasma levels of such neurohormones as endothelin, norepinephrine and renin, among others.
It is the failure of the diaphragmatic pinchcock to open, as in the normal deglutitory cycle, rather than a spasmodic tightness, that obstructs the food.
Sometimes, when people die of heart failure, they first suffer angor animi, anguish of the soul.
success
Definitions
noun
- a person with a record of successes
- a state of prosperity or fame
- an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
- an attainment that is successful
Examples
He made a very positive contribution to the overall success of the project.
My guess is they were either swapping football stickers or comparing notes on how to look after successful women.
I admire the inventiveness, and while not everything is a raging success, there's a lot to like.
