faults
Pronunciation: [fɔlts]
Word
Context: “mistakes”
(noun) faults are mistakes or problems that someone has made. If you do something wrong, that can be called a fault.
Example
She learned from her faults and tried to do better next time.
Example
Everyone makes faults, but he never accepted his own.
Example
Can you tell me some faults in our project that we need to fix?
Context: “character”
(noun) faults can also mean weaknesses in a person’s character. If someone has a fault, it means there’s something they could improve about how they act or think.
Example
His kindness shows that he is aware of his faults and works to overcome them.
Example
She has many faults, but she always tries to be a better person.
Example
What faults do you think people notice in themselves?
Context: “geology”
(noun) in geology, a fault is a crack in the earth's surface where rocks have moved. It’s important because it can cause earthquakes.
Example
The scientists discovered several faults during their excavation.
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This area is safe; there haven't been any known faults nearby for decades.
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How do geologists find out where the faults are located?
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