feat - Master This Word
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feat Word Meanings
- a remarkable achievement
- a skillful or daring act
- a notable action or deed
feat Example Sentences
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feat Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/fiːt/
US
/fit/
feat Word Etymology
Root: feat = fe> 'do' + 'at' = 'act'. Historical origin: Latin › Old French › English. Memory image: envision a skilled acrobat performing a breathtaking stunt, showcasing their talent and bravery.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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I push off from the chair, set my shoulders, and move the stack of papers into a neat row. I adjust the margins and pull the ruler along the edge to keep it straight. The moment settles with a light spark of effort, and I sense that small victory as a real feat. That same quiet balance helps me in tougher tasks, turning careful steps into steady progress.
Real Context
Feat is a noun that means a remarkable achievement or a skillful or daring act, often highlighting effort, courage, or ingenuity. In natural English you can say 'a remarkable feat' or 'an impressive feat', and you’ll hear about 'feats of engineering' or 'feats of bravery'. The sense shifts with context: historical feats, athletic feats, or everyday feats of practical skill. Common collocations include 'to perform a feat', 'to achieve a feat', and 'to be known for this feat'. Note that feat is countable, with the plural 'feats'. A simple memory image: imagine a skilled acrobat pulling off a breathtaking stunt that showcases talent and bravery.
Usage Reminders
- Use feat for a notable achievement that involves effort or risk
- Pair with adjectives like remarkable, impressive, or daring
- Common collocations: perform a feat; achieve a feat; feats of engineering
- Remember it is countable: one feat, two feats
- Avoid using feat to mean 'feature' in software; 'feature' is a different word
Common Misconceptions
- Think feat only refers to heroic deeds; it can apply to any notable skill or achievement.
- Mistake linking plural to 'features' as a similar-sounding word.
- Confuse 'feats of' with 'feats of strength' (correct collocation is common).
- Forget that 'feats' is plural; use 'a feat' for a single one.
- Some learners use 'feature' thinking it is the synonym; explain 'feature' means a characteristic or function.
Thinking Differences
Feat is a formal noun in English; learners often overemphasize heroic contexts or forget its countable nature and common collocations like 'perform a feat' or 'feats of engineering'.
Learning Tips
- Remember that feat is countable: one feat, two feats.
- Use adjectives like remarkable or impressive to heighten impact.
- Pair with 'to perform a feat' or 'a feat of [domain]'.
- Don't confuse feat with feature; they are different words.
- Practice with engineering and sports contexts to hear natural collocations.
- Read and listen for natural examples to memorize typical usage.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'feat'?
A.A task
B.An accomplishment
C.A belief
D.A tool
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence below uses 'feat' correctly?
A.He performed an amazing feat of eating a whole cake.
B.She bought a feat of new shoes.
C.The magician's feat was mind-blowing.
D.The team celebrated their feat loss in the match.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'feat'?
A.Journey
B.Achievement
C.Failure
D.Beginning
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'feat'?
A.Defeat
B.Accomplishment
C.Success
D.Victory
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life scenario of 'feat'?
A.The student's homework assignment
B.The teacher's kind gesture
C.The athlete's remarkable performance
D.The doctor's stethoscope
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