fail

US /feɪl/
UK /feɪl/
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1.

be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal

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He tried his best, but he still failed the exam.
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The company failed to meet its sales targets.
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flopfizzlebombwash out
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succeedpass
2.

neglect to do something; omit

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He failed to mention the most important detail.
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The lights failed to come on.
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neglectomitforgetmiss
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remembersucceed
3.

cease to function normally

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The car's brakes failed.
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His heart failed during the operation.
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break downmalfunctionconk outgive out
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functionwork
1.

an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful

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The project was a complete fail.
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He considered his marriage a fail.
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fiascodebacledisastermess
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successachievement
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failedfailingpass-fail