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failed

/feɪld/
verb
  1. To be unsuccessful.

    "Throughout my life, I have always failed."

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

    "The truck failed to start."

  3. To neglect.

    "The report fails to take into account all the mitigating factors."

Synonymsfall on one's face, flunk
Antonymssucceed
adjective
  1. Unsuccessful

  2. Decayed; worn out.

  3. Bankrupt.

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