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failed Definition and Meaning in English (failed definition)

verb
Synonyms:unsuccessfulbotchedabortive
Quick Answer • Definition

Failed definition: To not achieve a desired goal or outcome, or to be unsuccessful in an attempt.

Definitions of Failed

  1. 1verb

    To not achieve a desired goal or outcome, or to be unsuccessful in an attempt.

  2. 2adjective

    Having not achieved success or a desired outcome; unsuccessful.

Example Sentences

“The experiment failed due to a technical error.”

“He felt like a failed artist after years of struggle.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivefail
third person singularfails
present participlefailing
nounfailure

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

fail to do somethingcollocation

To not manage to do something.

fail miserablycollocation

To be completely unsuccessful.

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What is the meaning of Failed in English?▼
Failed definition: To not achieve a desired goal or outcome, or to be unsuccessful in an attempt.
How do you translate 'Failed' to English?▼
'Failed' translates to 'failed' in English. Failed definition: To not achieve a desired goal or outcome, or to be unsuccessful in an attempt.
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