Meaning of feat in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /fit/

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  1. Noun

    feat

    Etymology

    late Middle English (in the general sense ‘action or deed’): from Old French fait, from Latin factum (see fact)

    Definitions

    1. a notable achievement

    Examples

    • « he performed a great deed »
    • « the book was her finest effort »

Famous quotes

  • « Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing. »
    Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • « My heroes are guys like Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Matt Damon. These are amazing actors with amazing careers that every actor should aspire to. I'm not saying I'm going to get anywhere close. It's not going to be an easy feat. I'm just in awe of their careers. »
    Dylan O'Brien
  • « It takes great wit and interest and energy to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive. It is the greatest feat man has to accomplish. »
    Robert Herrick
  • « Life only demands from you the strength that you possess. Only one feat is possible not to run away. »
    Dag Hammarskjold
  • « I like to feel the butterflies in the stomach, I like to go home and have a restless night and wonder how I'm going to be able to accomplish this feat, get jittery. That hunger and those butterflies in the stomach are very essential for all creative people. »
    Amitabh Bachchan

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