fail

/fˈe‍ɪl/

/ˈfeɪɫ/

[verb] [noun]

to fail

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to be unsuccessful in an examination or course

synonyms : bomb

flunk

flush it

antonyms : pass

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

synonyms : go wrong

miscarry

antonyms : succeed

fail to do something; leave something undone

synonyms : neglect

disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake

synonyms : betray

stop operating or functioning

synonyms : break

be unable

antonyms : pull off

get worse

prove insufficient

synonyms : give out

run out

become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close

judge unacceptable

antonyms : pass

fall short in what is expected

Fail

[NOUN]

a mistake or unsuccessful act

Examples

1. The project failed for the want of adequate funding.

2. Words are failing me right now.

3. Politicians again failed to reach an agreement.

4. Sanctions have failed to loosen his grip on power.

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