fail
/feɪl/
not succeed
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To be unsuccessful in achieving an aim or objective.
"He failed his driving test."
- 2.
To stop operating or working properly.
"The car's brakes failed."
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She tried her best, but ultimately failed to win the competition.
She tried her best, but ultimately failed to win the competition.
Don't be afraid to fail; learn from your mistakes and try again.
Don't be afraid to fail; learn from your mistakes and try again.
Due to the power outage, the computer system failed to save my work.
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How do you pronounce fail?
fail is pronounced [/feɪl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does fail mean?
fail means "not succeed". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is fail?
fail is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "She tried her best, but ultimately failed to win the competition." — used to mean "not succeed".
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