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Synonyms & Antonyms of fail
- my car failed just as I was about to head to work
Synonyms for fail
- break,
- break down,
- conk (out),
- crash,
- cut out,
- die,
- give out,
- stall
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- despite all the publicity, the movie failed miserably at the box office
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- although the minor-league franchise continues to fail local fans, hope springs eternal
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- ever since she reached the age of 90, Grandma has been noticeably failing
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- failed to mention that he was looking for new job
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The History of 'Epic Fail'
The History of 'Epic Fail'
People have used 'fail' to mean 'failure' since the 1600s
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“Fail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fail. Accessed 20 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of fail was in the 13th century
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