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feat

noun
\ ˈfēt How to pronounce feat (audio) \

Definition of feat

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : act, deed
2a : 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.

feat

adjective

Definition of feat (Entry 2 of 2)

1 archaic : becoming, neat
2 archaic : smart, dexterous

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Noun

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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Running a 24/7 center like Mission Control is no easy feat, especially for a health system that has 2,900 beds, 25,000 caregivers, and more than 2 million patient visits each year in its nine hospitals across three counties in Central Florida. Naseem S. Miller, orlandosentinel.com, "AdventHealth unveils largest-of-its-kind command center," 28 Aug. 2019 Finding the perfect pair of jeans is no easy feat — the options seem never ending but what should look good in theory doesn’t always work. Dominique Hobdy, Essence, "The Curvy Girl's Guide To Fall Denim," 27 Aug. 2019 While this is no small feat, is a restaurant worth going to based on that and that alone? Los Angeles Times, "Review: Strong pastas and perfect ice cream at Antico — who could ask for more?," 27 Aug. 2019 Finding the right materials for ITER is thus no easy feat, and testing of materials in operating conditions is done at JET. Giulia Pacchioni, Scientific American, "The Road to Fusion," 26 Aug. 2019 What’s more, Henry said that getting furniture onto the tiny island was no small feat. Samantha Swenson, ELLE Decor, "This Home Designed by Robin Henry is an Explosion of Pattern," 22 Aug. 2019 But reaching Fincha Habera, as the site of the new discovery is known, was no mean feat. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Archaeologists Uncover Evidence of an Ancient High-Altitude Human Dwelling," 10 Aug. 2019 Baatour’s candidacy is no small feat in a region where tolerance of homosexuality remains low across the board. Claire Parker, Washington Post, "An openly gay candidate is running for president in Tunisia, a milestone for the Arab world," 9 Aug. 2019 Destroying an orbiting satellite is no easy feat, as these vehicles are relatively small and zoom above our planet at thousands of miles per hour. Loren Grush, The Verge, "More than 50 pieces of debris remain in space after India destroyed its own satellite in March," 8 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of feat

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for feat

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

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feat

noun

English Language Learners Definition of feat

: an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill

feat

noun
\ ˈfēt How to pronounce feat (audio) \

Kids Definition of feat

: an act showing courage, strength, or skill

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