Fail

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪl/

Fail (verb)

  1. to not achieve what you tried to do.
  2. to not pass a test or exam.
  3. to stop working correctly or completely.

Examples

  • They failed to reach the summit due to bad weather.
  • The team failed to win the championship this year.

Common collocations: fail to achieve, fail miserably, fail a task, fail an exam, fail a test

Synonyms of Fail

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Fail

  • achieving a desired outcome
  • successfully completing a test or course