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1
to stop functioning
- my car failed just as I was about to head to work
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- break,
- break down,
- conk (out),
- crash,
- cut out,
- die,
- give out,
- stall
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2
to be unsuccessful
- despite all the publicity, the movie failed miserably at the box office
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3
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
- although the minor-league franchise continues to fail local fans, hope springs eternal
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4
to lose bodily strength or vigor
- ever since she reached the age of 90, Grandma has been noticeably failing
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5
to miss the opportunity or obligation
- failed to mention that he was looking for new job
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“Fail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fail. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of fail was in the 13th century
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