How to Use "Successful" with Example Sentences

successful (adj): achieving an aim or purpose

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Used with verbs:

"He is very successful in the business world."
(be: is/am/are, seems, appears)

"She became successful at a young age."
(became)

"I feel successful in this sports car."
(feel)

Used with adverbs:

"The event was surprisingly successful."
(surprisingly, tremendously, incredibly, extremely, fairly, very, enormously, hugely, truly, remarkably)

"Our projects have not been entirely successful."
(entirely, completely, totally, consistently, reasonably)

"His plan was only partially successful."
(partially, partly, relatively, marginally, moderately)

Used with prepositions:

"He has been incredibly successful at building his career."
(at)

"He has been very successful with his investments."
(with)