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fail
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- pronunciation:
- feIl
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
fails, failing, failed |
definition 1: |
to not succeed in trying to do something.
Rick failed in his effort to start a new business.- antonyms:
- succeed
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definition 2: |
to stop working.
The engine failed, so we walked home.- synonyms:
- break down, die
- similar words:
- blow, break
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definition 3: |
to not do something that is necessary or important.
She failed to pay her taxes on time. |
definition 4: |
to receive a grade below passing in a test or course of study.
Sue failed her driving test.- antonyms:
- pass
- similar words:
- blow
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