feat
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.
Pronunciation
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feetIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfit
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.
verb
transitiveinformal
To feature.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.
Used this way, feat is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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More ways to use feat
- “He performed a great feat.”noun
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A stunt performed by an acrobat.
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