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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

Definition of feat

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 The feat has been accomplished just four other times in league history. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 Christopher Nolan’s mythological epic crossed the billion-dollar global mark Thursday, becoming the director’s third film to accomplish the feat after The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026 The streaming giant understood the assignment with its latest promotional feat, installing a billboard in Los Angeles with a person living inside it. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 The effort will include tools to drill for and directly analyze water ice, a feat that the US will only attempt with robotic missions slated for next year at the earliest. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feat

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Sports is filled with stories of sons and daughters trying to emulate or surpass the achievements of their parents.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Following the achievement, Whisenant continued taking on challenging routes in Yosemite.

— Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of achievement

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Initially a rudimentary, box-like affair, things have improved since, thanks mainly to the addition of a second tier behind the goal.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Alexandra's favorite things to do while traveling include hiking to spectacular heights, enjoying new cuisines, and gaining wisdom and new perspectives from cultures around the world.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026

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Another challenge was that Holland performed many of the stunts himself, especially when Spider-Man’s mask is off during that final battle.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Locals and tourists liken the stunt to a David Blaine spectacle, snapping photos, speculating about the man’s comforts and, crucially for Netflix, vowing to watch the movie behind the buzz.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of stunt

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The two encouraged one another privately, celebrated each other’s accomplishments and eventually became fixtures in each other’s lives.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Beyond the plagiarism allegations, Cofnas also raised doubt about Arday's background and personal accomplishments.

— Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

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The character is renowned in the wizarding world for his many heroic deeds, though he’s later revealed as a fraud who took credit for the acts of others after erasing part of their memories.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Gamache said the woman’s family contacted him to thank him for his deed.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of deed

Noun

Fitting this into the Grand Cherokee’s engine bay took some doing.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
Microsoft and Xbox are currently facing all sorts of troubles (many of their own doing) in the shape of sweeping layoffs, studio cuts, and calls to boycott their products, to name a few.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of doing

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London Brown’s performance as Marvin this season is phenomenal; the character development is astounding.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Gausman delivered a strong performance, tossing seven innings and limiting the Royals to two runs on four hits with one walk and four strikeouts on 96 pitches.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of performance

Noun

The Ford ended a modern record deployment of 326 days in May, a stretch that included action in Venezuela as well as against Iran.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Under that most recent amendment, the bill would no longer apply to state actions regulating water use and water quality.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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