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Fail /feɪl/

The meaning and definition of Fail, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Poor quality; substandard workmanship.
    “The project was full of fail.”
  2. A failure (condition of being unsuccessful)
verb
  1. To be unsuccessful.
    “Throughout my life, I have always failed.”
  2. Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
    “The truck failed to start.”
adjective
  1. That is a failure.
Synonyms fall on one's face flunk
Antonyms succeed

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