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fail

pronunciation:
feIl
parts of speech:
intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
phrases:
without fail
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part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: failed, failing, fails
definition 1: to be or become ineffective or unsuccessful; be lacking in an effort or attempt.
synonyms:
miscarry
antonyms:
prosper, succeed, triumph, work
similar words:
bite the dust, collapse, come a cropper, fizzle, flop, go down, miss
definition 2: to lose endurance or strength; decline.
synonyms:
decline, languish, sink
similar words:
decay, deteriorate, droop, dwindle, ebb, fade, lag, pine, trail, wane, weaken
definition 3: to stop operating.
The machines failed.
synonyms:
break down, die
similar words:
blow, break, collapse, falter, go, stall
definition 4: to receive any grade below passing in a test or course.
synonyms:
flunk
similar words:
bomb
 
part of speech: transitive verb
definition 1: to be unsuccessful in meeting the expectations of; disappoint.
It's a bad thing to fail a friend.
synonyms:
disappoint
antonyms:
achieve
similar words:
desert, forsake, let down
definition 2: to receive a grade below passing in (a test or course).
synonyms:
flunk
antonyms:
pass
similar words:
blow
definition 3: to give (someone) a grade below passing.
synonyms:
flunk
 
part of speech: noun
definition: in commerce, a failure to deliver securities on time, or to receive proceeds from a transaction.
similar words:
failure
phrase: without fail
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