fail

verbA2 · Elementary

To not do well, to not pass.

Meanings of «fail»

1. verb

to not do well, to not pass

I studied hard so I would not fail the exam.

2. verb

to stop working correctly

The old engine began to fail after years of use.

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Synonyms and similar words

flunk

What A2 means

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