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The test failed to start.
What does Failed mean?
Did not succeed or work.
Dictionary definition
Did not succeed, work, or pass.
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Failed in a sentence
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A failed plan can still teach a lesson.
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Failed describes something that did not reach the expected result.
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What does failed mean?
Failed means did not succeed or work.
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Which word is closest in meaning to failed?
Unsuccessful is closely related to failed.
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WordFailed.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningFailed means Did not succeed or work.
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Synonyms
Words like Failed
unsuccessfulNot successful.
failFail is related to failed and helps explain its meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
successfulHaving the desired result.
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Word family
Failed word family
Base word
failed
verb
failing
Action form of failed.
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Hint for students
Failed means did not succeed or did not work as planned.
Common mix-up
Failed is not the same as finished. Something can be finished but still fail if it does not work or meet the goal.
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Write one sentence that shows failed without using the word failed. Model sentence: The paper tower fell before it could hold the book. Clue words: tower fell, before, hold the book Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something not succeeding or not working?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The first bridge design failed during the test.' Why does failed fit better than succeeded?
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