Feat Definition Used in a Sentence
\ ˈfēt 
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Definition of feat
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 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.
Definition of feat (Entry 2 of 2)
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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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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Macfadyen's dramatic feat is doubly impressive given that that the actor handled a real — and hefty — piece of furniture time and time again. — Clark Collis, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2021 Another impressive feat the Index has managed to offer is per-finger tracking. — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 24 Nov. 2021 That feat was possible because Mr. D'Alvia and Mr. Tehrani ended up doing a lot of the construction, millwork and carpentry work themselves, while Ms. Saccoccio acted as the project manager. — Nancy Keates, WSJ, 20 Oct. 2021 That's especially true for a number of women who decades ago rose to the top of their fields at a time when such a feat was a rarity. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2021 The feat is particularly impressive, considering that the movie is not based on an existing IP — intellectual property — like so many other major blockbusters, a point that Disney championed. — Ally Mauch, PEOPLE.com, 21 Sep. 2021 Alves said the feat would not have been possible without the help of Riverside Properties Inc., which purchased the parcel where Mayflower Poultry is located; and various members of the association. — BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2021 One feat toward the end is particularly cringeworthy. — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 13 Aug. 2021 The feat is the culmination of a career spanning over a decade, the first medal being awarded in the 200-meter final at the 2004 Athens Olympics. — Brian Munoz, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Chestnut's 13th Mustard Yellow Belt prompted ESPN to show the 36-year-old's feat side-by-side with other athletes who have won the same competition or title over the course of their careers. — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 6 July 2020
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First Known Use of feat
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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." Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feat. Accessed 9 Dec. 2021.
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Kids Definition of feat
: an act showing courage, strength, or skill
Feat Definition Used in a Sentence
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