Meaning of the word fault in English

What does fault mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fault

US /fɑːlt/

UK /fɒlt/

a bad or negative aspect of someone or something

Example:

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It's not my fault that the car broke down.

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Everyone has their faults.

Synonym:

defect flaw imperfection weakness shortcoming

a break in a rock mass caused by a shifting of the earth's crust

Example:

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The earthquake occurred along a major geological fault.

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Geologists study the movement of tectonic plates and their associated faults.

Synonym:

fissure fracture rift crevice

to find a defect or error in something or someone

Example:

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It's easy to fault the system, but what's the solution?

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You can't fault her effort; she tried her best.

Synonym:

criticize blame censure reprimand reproach

Related Word:

find fault with foot fault double fault