Akademik

fail
1. verb /feɪl/
a) To be unsuccessful.

Throughout my life, I have always failed.

b) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)

The engine failed to start.

Syn: fall on ones face
Ant: succeed
2. noun /feɪl/
a) a failure, especially of a financial transaction
b) a failing grade in an academic examination

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