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Vocabulary Entry
fail
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To be unsuccessful in achieving a desired outcome.
Example Sentences
"I tried to finish the project on time, but I failed."
"She failed to secure a spot on the team."
"They failed to understand the instructions given."
N
noun
An instance of failing or a lack of success.
Example Sentences
"His failure to meet the deadline caused major problems."
"The test was a failure for many students."
"She took the loss in the competition as a learning experience, not a failure."