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Failed
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Simple meaning
What does Failed mean?
Did not succeed or work.
Dictionary definition
Did not succeed, work, or pass.
Example sentences
Failed in a sentence
easy
The test failed to start.
medium
A failed plan can still teach a lesson.
hard
Failed describes something that did not reach the expected result.
Synonyms
Words like Failed
unsuccessfulNot successful.
failRelated word that supports the meaning of failed.
Antonyms
Opposite words
successfulHaving the desired result.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to failed, depending on context.
Word family
Failed word family
Base word
failed
verb
failing
Action form of failed.
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Practice 1
What does failed mean?
Failed means did not succeed or work.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to failed?
Unsuccessful is close in meaning to failed in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of failed?
Successful contrasts with failed.
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