English

fail

feɪl
Meaning: to be unsuccessful; to not achieve a goal
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base fail
3rd person singular present fails
Present participle failing
Past failed
Will future will fail
Going-to future going to fail
Imperative negative don't fail / do not fail

Example sentences

He was afraid he might fail the exam if he didn't study harder.
He was afraid he might fail the exam if he didn't study harder.
Even after the first test failed, I still believed in the team.
Even after the first test failed, I still believed in the team.
The guards failed to observe who delivered the package.
The guards failed to observe who delivered the package.
He finally confessed to his parents that he had failed the exam.
He finally confessed to his parents that he had failed the exam.
Her frustration increased when the download failed for the third time.
Her frustration increased when the download failed for the third time.

Usage Notes

'Fail' is used when someone does not succeed in an attempt or does not meet a required standard (like passing an exam).

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