Meaning Of The Word Fail

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fail
verb: If you fail to do something that you were trying to do, you are unable to do it or do not succeed in doing it.

fail in American English
to be lacking or insufficient; fall short
intransitive verb: to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved
noun: a stockbroker's inability to deliver or receive security within the required time after sale or purchase
transitive verb: to be unsuccessful in the performance or completion of

fail in British English 1
noun: a failure to attain the required standard, as in an examination
verb: to be unsuccessful in an attempt (at something or to do something)

fail in British English 2
noun: a turf; sod

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