'fail' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'fail' with 20 example sentences.
- fail verb
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: fail to do something; leave something undone
: be unsuccessful
: disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake
: stop operating or functioning
: be unable
: judge unacceptable
: fail to get a passing grade
: fall short in what is expected
: become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close
: prove insufficient
: deteriorate
I failed the exam because I didn't study.
You've succeeded where others have failed.
He tried to give up smoking several times, but failed.
His plan is doomed to fail.
The queen failed to produce a male heir for the king.
I knew you wouldn't fail your driving test.
She studied hard in order not to fail the entrance exam.
If all else fails, read the instructions.
I would've failed without your advice.
He never fails to write to his mother every week.
I'll visit you tomorrow without fail.
You'll fail unless you study harder.
This semester I failed two students for plagiarism.
The teacher said he was going to fail her.
He completely failed to understand why she got angry.
Thousands of people could be killed if the dam fails.
Having failed twice, William didn't want to try again.
What happens if we fail?
All of our attempts failed.
One of my best friends has failed me.