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FAIL

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There are 18 meanings of the word Fail.

How to pronounce fail:

US

Fail - as a verb

Fail to do something; leave something undone

Example: "She failed to notice that her child was no longer in his crib"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
neglect10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake

Example: "His sense of smell failed him this time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
betray11

Stop operating or functioning

Example: "The engine finally went"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11break downconk outdie4give outgive waygo3go bad
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be unable

Example: "I fail to understand your motives"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
manage9

Judge unacceptable

Example: "The teacher failed six students"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
pass6

Fail to get a passing grade

Example: "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bomb10flunk12flush it
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
pass6

Fall short in what is expected

Example: "She failed in her obligations as a good daughter-in-law"

Become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close

Example: "The toy company went bankrupt after the competition hired cheap mexican labor"

Prove insufficient

Example: "The water supply for the town failed after a long drought"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give outrun out

Deteriorate

Example: "Her health is declining"

Fail - as a noun

Poor quality; substandard workmanship.

Example: "The project was full of fail."

A failure (condition of being unsuccessful)

A failure (something incapable of success)

A failure, especially of a financial transaction (a termination of an action).

A failing grade in an academic examination.

A piece of turf cut from grassland.

Fail - as an adjective

That is a failure.

Example Sentences

"The exam result was a disappointing fail for him."
"The company's fail to meet the deadline led to financial losses."
"The product's fail in the market was attributed to poor marketing."
"The fail of the new technology was a setback for the industry."
"Their repeated fails in budget management led to bankruptcy."
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Word Game Points

Is FAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fail is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FAIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is FAIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fail is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is FAIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fail is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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