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failed

UK
/feɪld/
US
/feɪld/
failed in
failed in
failed over
failed over
failedverb
failed
Past Simple
failed
Past Participle
UK
/feɪld/
US
/feɪld/
Used as the simple past tense and past participle form of the verb "fail".
Definitions
Simple past tense and past participle of fail.
She failed to arrive on time despite leaving early.
Synonyms
flopped
fell short
did not succeed
came up short
misfired
collapsed
foundered
bombed
stumbled
was unsuccessful
went wrong
lost
failedadjective
UK
/feɪld/
US
/feɪld/
Translations
The failed experiment led to new discoveries.
Неудавшийся эксперимент привел к новым открытиям.
The failed project was a learning experience for the team.
Провалившийся проект стал уроком для команды.
The failed attempt did not discourage her from trying again.
Несостоявшаяся попытка не отбила у нее желания попробовать снова.
Definitions
Unsuccessful; having not achieved the intended outcome.
The failed negotiation forced both sides back to the table.
No longer functioning or operational; having ceased to work properly.
The failed engine caused the car to break down on the highway.
Financially insolvent or ruined; bankrupt.
After the crisis, the government nationalized several failed banks.
Synonyms
unsuccessful
unfulfilled
ineffective
abortive
fruitless
unproductive
Antonyms
succeeded
prospered
failverb

failed

Past Simple

failed
Past Simple
failed
Past Participle
failing
Gerund
UK
/feɪl/
US
/feɪl/
Translations
He didn't study for the exam and failed.
Он не готовился к экзамену и провалился.
не удаваться
The plan failed because of poor execution.
План не удался из-за плохого исполнения.
не справиться
She failed to complete the project on time.
Она не справилась с проектом вовремя.
потерпеть неудачу
Despite his efforts, he failed to win the race.
Несмотря на все усилия, он потерпел неудачу и не выиграл гонку.
отказыватьо механизмах и оборудовании
The engine failed during the race, causing the car to stop abruptly.
Двигатель отказал во время гонки, и машина резко остановилась.
сдаватьразг.; о здоровье, силах, зрении
His eyesight began to fail as he grew older.
С возрастом его зрение стало сдавать.
Additional translations
не выполнитьо обещании, обязанности
Definitions
To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or meeting a standard.
Despite his efforts, he failed to pass the exam.
To cease to function or operate properly.
The engine failed during the race, causing the car to stop abruptly.
To neglect to do something or to not meet an obligation.
She failed to call her friend on their birthday, which upset them.
To become weaker or less effective.
His eyesight began to fail as he grew older.
Synonyms
flunk
misfire
fall short
break down
collapse
fizzle
come to nothing
be unsuccessful
Antonyms
succeed
failnoun
Definitions
An act or instance of failing or falling short of success.
The project was considered a fail due to its inability to meet the deadline.
A grade that is not high enough to pass an examination or test.
He received a fail on his math test and will need to retake it.
failadjective
Definitions
Relating to or denoting a grade, attempt, or state that is classified as a failure.
Students receiving a fail mark must retake the course.
failinterjection
Definitions
Used to express mockery, disappointment, or disapproval when someone or something is unsuccessful.
"You forgot to save your work and lost everything? Fail!"
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