Feat — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈfēt/

Meaning & Definition of Feat

Feat (noun)

  1. a deed notable especially for courage
  2. an act or product of skill, endurance, or ingenuity
  3. act, deed

Feat (adjective)

  1. becoming, neat
  2. smart, dexterous

Feat (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness

    "Washington's legendary feat of tossing a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River"

    similar: deed, exploit, number, stunt, tour de force, trick
    related: accomplishment, achievement, attainment, coup, success, triumph, adventure, performance

  2. something done by someone

    "famously rich, the oil magnate is today remembered less for his feats than for his finances"

    similar: act, action, deed, doing, exploit, thing
    related: accomplishment, achievement, attainment, adventure, experience, emprise, enterprise, initiative, undertaking, handiwork, performance, work, stunt, trick, activity, dealing, maneuver, measure, move, operation, procedure, proceeding, step, tactic, coaction

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Feat

The most common words with a similar meaning to Feat:

deed, exploit, number, stunt, tour de force, trick, act, action, doing, thing

Related Words for Feat

accomplishment, achievement, attainment, coup, success, triumph, adventure, performance, experience, emprise, enterprise, initiative, undertaking, handiwork, work, activity, dealing, maneuver, measure, move, operation, procedure, proceeding, step, tactic, coaction

Origin & Etymology of Feat

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

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Feat

Frequently Asked Questions about Feat

What does "Feat" mean?

"Feat" means a deed notable especially for courage. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a deed notable especially for courage. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Feat"?

Other words for "Feat" include deed, exploit, number, stunt, tour de force, trick, act and action. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Feat" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Feat"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Feat". Common alternatives include deed, exploit, number, stunt, tour de force, trick, act, action, doing and thing.

How do you use "Feat" in a sentence?

Examples of "Feat" in a sentence: "Washington's legendary feat of tossing a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River"; "famously rich, the oil magnate is today remembered less for his feats than for his finances".

Is "Feat" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Feat" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Feat" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Feat" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Feat"?

"Feat" is pronounced /ˈfēt/.

What is the origin of the word "Feat"?

"Feat" comes from Middle English fet, fait, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin factum "deed, action" fact. First known use: 14th century.