Word FAIL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

fail

🇺🇸 [feɪl]

Meanings

To not succeed in achieving a goal or task, or to fall short of expected standards.

Examples

• He failed to finish his homework on time.
• They failed to pass the driving test last week.
• She failed in her attempt to start a business.

Synonyms

lose • misfire • flunk

Antonyms

succeed • accomplish • triumph