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One failure does not define your ability.
What does Failure mean?
not reaching a goal or result
Dictionary definition
A time when a goal is not reached or something does not work as planned.
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The first failure helped the team improve the design.
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Failure can become useful when people learn from it.
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What does failure mean?
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Success is the opposite because it contrasts with failure, which means not reaching a goal or result.
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Failure
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fayl · yer · strongest beat: fayl
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WordFailure.
Partnoun.
MeaningFailure means not reaching a goal or result.
ExampleExample: One failure does not define your ability.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fayl · yer
- Strongest beat
- fayl
- Ending
- yer
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fayl.
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successUseful contrast for understanding the word.
achievementUseful contrast for understanding the word.
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