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His only failing was that he rushed his work.
What does Failing mean?
Failing means a weakness or not succeeding.
Dictionary definition
A weakness or fault; also not succeeding or not meeting a standard.
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Failing in a sentence
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The failing grade showed that more practice was needed.
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The story shows how a character's failing can create conflict and growth.
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What does failing mean?
Failing can mean a personal weakness or the act of not succeeding.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to failing when it means a fault?
A failing can be a weakness or flaw.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of failing?
Strength contrasts with failing when failing means a weakness.
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fay · ling · strongest beat: fay
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WordFailing.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningFailing means a weakness or not succeeding.
ExampleExample: His only failing was that he rushed his work.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fay · ling
- Strongest beat
- fay
- Ending
- ling
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fay.
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Failing means a weakness or not succeeding.
Common mix-up
Failing is not the same as strength. Failing means failing means a weakness or not succeeding.
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Read this model sentence: The failing grade showed that more practice was needed. Clue words: grade, showed, that. Underline clue words that show why failing fits instead of strength. Now write one new sentence that shows failing without using the word failing. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show failing?
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