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❌fail

verb
/feɪl/
fade fail-safe

Meaning

To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or expectation.
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
to be unsuccessful; not to achieve something

Example Sentences

He failed the driving test.

He failed to complete the assignment on time.

He failed his driving test twice.

Example Expressions

fail miserably

Synonyms

lose, flop, collapse, fall short, break down, miss, bomb, fall through, be unsuccessful
Entry 1
lose, flop, collapse, fall short, break down
Entry 2
flop, fall short, miss, bomb
Entry 3
collapse, fall through, be unsuccessful

Antonyms

succeed, achieve, pass, accomplish
Entry 1
succeed, achieve, pass
Entry 2
succeed, pass, achieve, accomplish
Entry 3
succeed, pass, achieve

Collocations

fail exam, fail test, fail to act, fail miserably, fail completely, fail to understand, fail the test, fail in business, fail attempt
Entry 1
fail exam, fail test, fail to act, fail miserably
Entry 2
fail miserably, fail completely, fail to understand, fail the test, fail in business
Entry 3
fail exam, fail test, fail miserably, fail completely, fail attempt

More Example Sentences

He keeps trying even when he fails.

We dare to try again after failing.

He failed not to notice the change.

She is worried about failing the exam.

He was shocked to learn he failed the exam.

He is afraid to try again after failing once.

We were ready to present, but the system failed.

Otherwise laziness spreads and the students fail in exams.

I want to remind you that failure is not the end of your journey.

Do you think yourself to be responsible for your failure in learning English?

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