fail
fail
fail exam
Learn fail with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
fail fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.
How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
fail with Chinese translation
fail usage examples
Learn by topic
fail belongs to the topic "Subjects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
fail synonyms
What's the difference between fail / flunk / not pass / bomb / do badly / underperform
Informal: specifically to fail an exam or course; more casual than 'fail'.
She flunked her chemistry test.
Neutral phrase used to say someone did not succeed in a test or exam.
He did not pass the driving test.
Informal: to fail badly or disastrously, often used for performances, shows, or attempts.
The new play bombed on opening night.
Neutral: to perform poorly; does not always mean complete failure, can be partial or weak performance.
He did badly on the exam.
More formal: to perform below expectations or below a set standard, often relative to peers or forecasts.
The team underperformed this season compared to last year.
Neutral/idiomatic: to fail to reach an expected amount, level, or standard.
The project fell short of its fundraising goal.
Informal: to fail, especially publicly, often used about shows, films, products, or performances.
The movie flopped at the box office.
Informal: to make a mistake or cause something to fail through errors; emphasizes error-making.
I really messed up the presentation.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.
carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
Related words and lists for fail
How to pronounce fail and what this word means
fail means fail. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce fail
/feɪl/
fail translation
fail
fail examples
If you don't study, you may fail the exam.
fail transcription
/feɪl/, /tu ˈfeɪl/
Questions about this word
fail meaning: what does it mean?
fail exam
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?
If you don't study, you may fail the exam. Translation: Если не учиться, можно провалить экзамен.
Is fail part of Subjects vocabulary?
Yes, fail can be learned in the Subjects 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.
Learn fail in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.