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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 do or not succeed in doing; be unable.
Rick failed at the task.- antonyms:
- prosper, succeed, triumph
- similar words:
- collapse, flop
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| definition 2: |
to lose force or stamina.
The runner's strength began to fail after the fifteenth mile.- synonyms:
- decline
- similar words:
- decay, deteriorate, droop, dwindle, ebb, fade, lag, trail, wane, weaken
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| definition 3: |
to stop working.
The engine failed, so we walked home.- synonyms:
- break down, die
- similar words:
- blow, break, collapse, falter
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| definition 4: |
to not meet the hopes of; disappoint.
You fail your friends when you lie to them.- synonyms:
- disappoint
- antonyms:
- achieve
- similar words:
- desert, forsake, let down
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| definition 5: |
to forget to do or avoid doing something important or required.
You can hurt yourself if you fail to follow the safety instructions. |
| definition 6: |
to receive a grade below passing in.
Sue failed her driving test.- antonyms:
- pass
- similar words:
- blow
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| definition 7: |
to give a grade below passing.
No teacher likes to fail a student. |
| related words: |
ail, give, sag, slip |
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