feat

¹

[feet]

noun

1. a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc..

   Arranging the treaty was a diplomatic feat.

   Synonyms: accomplishment

2. Obsolete.,  a specialized skill; profession.

feat

²

[feet]

adjective

Archaic.

feater, featest 

1. apt; skillful; dexterous.

2. suitable.

3. neat.

feat

¹

/ fiːt /

adjective

1. another word for skilful

2. another word for neat 1 suitable

feat

²

/ fiːt /

noun

1. a remarkable, skilful, or daring action; exploit; achievement

   feats of strength

Word History and Origins

Origin of feat¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fet, fait, from Anglo-French, Old French, from Latin factum, noun use of neuter past participle of facere “to do, make”; fact

Origin of feat²

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French fait “made (to fit),” from Latin factus “done, made,” past participle of facere “to do, make”

Word History and Origins

Origin of feat¹

C14: from Old French fet , from Latin factus made, from facere to make

Origin of feat²

C14: from Anglo-French fait , from Latin factum deed; see _fact

Synonym Study

See achievement.

Example Sentences

Yourex allegedly bragged about the feat on social media, sharing a picture of Maya toting an “I Voted” sticker and posing with the illegal ballot in January 2022, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times

He had lived the kind of life that would lead him to believe such a trip at altitudes of 9000 feet was a reasonable feat to attempt at age 78.

From Los Angeles Times

But there are challenges ahead - as even landing on the Moon is no easy feat.

From BBC

And with political shock waves seeming to hit every few hours these days, that’s quite a feat.

From Salon

As it was, belting four homers was quite a feat.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accomplishment 
• adventure 
• deed 
• exploit 
• performance 
• stunt 
• triumph 
• victory