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fail·ing
 failing
- pronunciation:
- feI
lIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, preposition
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a weakness or shortcoming in a person or thing.
- antonyms:
- merit, strength, virtue
- similar words:
- defect, fault, foible, infirmity, limitation, shortcoming, vice, weakness
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| definition 2: |
an act that fails.
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| related words: |
decline, downfall, failure |
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| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition: |
in the absence of.
Failing rain, we will walk in the park. |
| derivation: |
failingly (adv.) |
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