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Fatal
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Simple meaning
What does Fatal mean?
Fatal means causing death or very serious failure.
Dictionary definition
Causing death, disaster, or complete failure.
Example sentences
Fatal in a sentence
easy
The warning sign described a fatal danger.
medium
A fatal mistake can ruin a plan.
hard
Doctors work quickly to prevent a serious injury from becoming fatal.
Synonyms
Words like Fatal
deadlyUse for something that can cause death.
disastrousUse for something causing great harm or failure.
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Practice 1
What does fatal mean?
Fatal means causing death or very serious failure.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fatal?
Deadly is close in meaning to fatal in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fatal?
Safe contrasts with fatal.
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