Word
Definition
n. something difficult that you do which requires a lot of skill, strength, or bravery.
n. a notable act or achievement that demonstrates exceptional skill, courage, or strength.
Examples
“Building the bridge in one year was a great feat.”
“Climbing the mountain without oxygen is a remarkable feat that few athletes have ever accomplished.”
“The restoration of the ancient cathedral was a feat of engineering that required modern technology to support the original stone foundations without damaging the delicate stained glass.”
Examples
simple
“Building the bridge in one year was a great feat.”
contextual
“Climbing the mountain without oxygen is a remarkable feat that few athletes have ever accomplished.”
complex
“The restoration of the ancient cathedral was a feat of engineering that required modern technology to support the original stone foundations without damaging the delicate stained glass.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “feat” in context.
Verb
01. achieve a feat
“Few athletes have achieved the feat of winning gold medals in three consecutive Olympics.”
verb + noun
02. perform a feat
“The acrobat performed a feat of balance that left the entire audience breathless.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. engineering feat
“The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge remains a monumental engineering feat.”
adj + noun
04. extraordinary feat
“Rescuing the trapped hikers in such a blizzard was an extraordinary feat of bravery.”
adj + noun
05. remarkable feat
“Completing the marathon in under three hours was a remarkable feat for a novice runner.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. feat of endurance
“The solo trek across the Antarctic was a grueling feat of endurance.”
noun + of + noun
07. feat of strength
“Lifting the heavy stone was a feat of strength that few men in the village could match.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. no mean feat
“Learning to speak five languages fluently is no mean feat.”
prep + noun
Pitfall
It was a great feet of strength.
It was a great feat of strength.
Do not confuse 'feat' (an achievement) with 'feet' (the plural of foot).
Real-World Examples
“From the off, we know this won’t be a straightforwardly inspiring tale of an ordinary person performing incredible feats against all the odds.” “After finishing in the same position last season, with no European football again and a new manager in Xabi Alonso, can the Blues repeat the feat?” “No mean feat for a theatre with famously uncomfortable seats, no air conditioning and only one man’s music on the menu.” Etymology
From Middle English [Term?], from Anglo-Norman fet (“action, deed”), from Old French fait, from Latin factum, from facere (“to do, to make”). Doublet of fact.
Clipping of feature. See also the abbreviation feat.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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