fail

Meaning

to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful

to be unsuccessful; not to achieve something

To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or expectation.

Example Sentences

He failed to complete the assignment on time.

He failed his driving test twice.

He failed the driving test.

Example Expressions

fail miserably

Synonyms

flop, fall short, miss, bomb, collapse, fall through, be unsuccessful, lose, break down

Entry 1

flop, fall short, miss, bomb

Entry 2

collapse, fall through, be unsuccessful

Entry 3

lose, flop, collapse, fall short, break down

Antonyms

succeed, pass, achieve, accomplish

Entry 1

succeed, pass, achieve, accomplish

Entry 2

succeed, pass, achieve

Entry 3

succeed, achieve, pass

Collocations

fail miserably, fail completely, fail to understand, fail the test, fail in business, fail exam, fail test, fail attempt, fail to act

Entry 1

fail miserably, fail completely, fail to understand, fail the test, fail in business

Entry 2

fail exam, fail test, fail miserably, fail completely, fail attempt

Entry 3

fail exam, fail test, fail to act, fail miserably