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Fails
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Simple meaning
What does Fails mean?
Does not succeed or work.
Dictionary definition
Does not succeed, work, or meet a goal; also mistakes or unsuccessful attempts.
Example sentences
Fails in a sentence
easy
The old battery fails in cold weather.
medium
Everyone has fails while learning.
hard
Fails can be frustrating, but they often show what needs to improve.
Synonyms
Words like Fails
breaks downStops working properly.
failRelated word that supports the meaning of fails.
Antonyms
Opposite words
succeedsReaches the desired result.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fails, depending on context.
Word family
Fails word family
Base word
fails
noun
failses
More than one fails.
verb
failsed
Past form of fails.
verb
failsing
Action form of fails.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fails mean?
Fails means does not succeed or work.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fails?
Breaks Down is close in meaning to fails in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fails?
Succeeds contrasts with fails.
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