verbπShareTo be unsuccessful."Throughout my life, I have always failed."outcomeachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareNot to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)"The truck failed to start."achievementoutcomeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo neglect."The report fails to take into account all the mitigating factors."actionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a machine, etc.: to cease to operate correctly."After running five minutes, the engine failed."machinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert."The old car failed to start this morning, leaving me late for work. "outcomeactioncharactersituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo receive one or more non-passing grades in academic pursuits."I failed English last year."educationachievementoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a student a non-passing grade in an academic endeavour."The professor failed me because I did not complete any of the course assignments."educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo miss attaining; to lose."The student failed the test because he didn't study. "outcomeactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be wanting; to fall short; to be or become deficient in any measure or degree up to total absence."The crops failed last year."outcomeachievementbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be affected with want; to come short; to lack; to be deficient or unprovided; used with of."The recipe failed of enough sugar, so the cake tasted bitter. "outcomeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fall away; to become diminished; to decline; to decay; to sink."The old wooden fence failed over time, eventually collapsing in the storm. "outcomeconditionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deteriorate in respect to vigour, activity, resources, etc.; to become weaker."A sick man fails."conditionoutcomeprocesssituationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perish; to die; used of a person."After a long illness, my grandfather failed peacefully in his sleep. "personbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo err in judgment; to be mistaken."I failed to notice the "wet floor" sign and slipped. "outcomeactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become unable to meet one's engagements; especially, to be unable to pay one's debts or discharge one's business obligation; to become bankrupt or insolvent."The bakery failed after it couldn't pay its suppliers for the flour and sugar. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUnsuccessful"The failed exam made her feel disappointed. "outcomeachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDecayed; worn out."The failed brakes on the old car made it too dangerous to drive. "conditionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBankrupt."The failed company left many people without jobs. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
