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fail

to be unsuccessful

Related forms: fail · 4 words in this dictionary

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4 words
unfailing

never stopping or weakening; constant or reliable

un+fail+ing

Shared component: fail · to be unsuccessful

TEM8GRE 8000
fail

To not succeed in achieving a desired goal or result.

Shared component: fail · to be unsuccessful

CET4
failed

(past tense and past participle of 'fail') Was unsuccessful in achieving a goal or passing a test.

fail+ed

Shared component: fail · to be unsuccessful

unfailingly

in a way that never weakens or stops; always reliable or constant.

un+fail+ing+ly

Shared component: fail · to be unsuccessful