fail
fail
Meaning of fail
to not pass an exam or test
не добиться проходного результата на экзамене или тесте
Pronunciation
fail with Russian translation
Сочетания со словом fail
Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.
Сочетания и примеры
- fail an examпровалить экзамен
- fail a testпровалить тест
- fail the courseпровалить курс
- fail badlyсильно провалиться
- fail againпровалиться снова
fail usage examples
If you don't study, you may fail the exam.
Если не учиться, можно провалить экзамен.
I don't want to fail the test.
Я не хочу провалить тест.
fail synonyms
What's the difference between fail / not pass / flunk / do badly
not pass, neutral
ENHe did not pass the driving test.
informal: fail, mainly US
ENShe flunked her chemistry test.
perform poorly, not necessarily fail
ENHe did badly on the exam.
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Questions about this word
fail meaning: what does it mean?
to not pass an exam or test
fail pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
fail is pronounced as /feɪl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
fail definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Если не учиться, можно провалить экзамен. Translation: If you don't study, you may fail the exam.
Is fail part of School and University vocabulary?
Yes, fail can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is fail part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, fail can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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