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fail

Pronunciation: [/feɪl/]

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fail: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use fail in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “education”

(verb) to not be successful in achieving a passing grade or completing a task or assignment. When you don't do well in a test or project, you fail.

Example

She studied hard and passed the exam, so she didn't fail.

Example

He failed to submit his homework on time and received a low grade.

Example

Did you fail the math test yesterday?

Context: “general”

(noun) an unsuccessful outcome or lack of success in achieving a goal or expected result. When something doesn't go as planned or doesn't succeed, it is a failure.

Example

Despite the failure of the first attempt, they didn't give up and tried again.

Example

The project's failure to meet deadlines caused disappointment among the team.

Example

What do you think led to the failure of the business?

How to pronounce fail

Pronunciation: [/feɪl/]

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