fail

/feɪl/ verb A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

To fail means not to succeed in doing something.

💡 People often say "I failed" when they did not achieve a goal.

Example Sentences

I don ’ t want to fail my test tomorrow .

I fail the test if I do not study .

I fail to wake up early every morning .

Word in Context

Anna studies for a test today . She does not want to fail , so she reads her notes and asks a friend for help . She feels calmer now and will sleep early .

Common Phrases

fail an exam fail to do something

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