feat

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noun

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a
: a deed notable especially for courage
the brave feats of ordinary foot soldiers
b
: an act or product of skill, endurance, or ingenuity
Building the bridge was an engineering feat.
2
: act, deed

feat

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adjective

1
archaic : becoming, neat
2
archaic : smart, dexterous
Choose the Right Synonym for feat

feat, exploit, achievement mean a remarkable deed.

feat implies strength or dexterity or daring.

an acrobatic feat

exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act.

his exploits as a spy

achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition.

her achievements as a chemist

Examples of feat in a Sentence

Noun a performer known for her astonishing acrobatic feats an exceptional feat of the human intellect Writing that whole report in one night was quite a feat. It was no mean feat.
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Noun
Who doesn’t want to look down at his wrist and be reminded of the feats of great men and women who wore them? Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 In so swiftly earning the top ranking, the young chef has pulled off a notable feat. Tara Patel, Fortune Europe, 19 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for feat 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English fet, fait, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin factum "deed, action" — more at fact

Adjective

Middle English fet, fayt, borrowed from Anglo-French fait, past participle of faire "to do, make, perform," going back to Latin facere — more at fact

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of feat was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Feat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feat. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

feat

noun
ˈfēt
1
2
a
: a deed notable especially for courage
b
: an act or product of skill, strength, or cleverness

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