failure (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪljər/
Definition
The lack of success in achieving an intended goal or purpose.
Examples
Despite his best efforts, the experiment ended in failure.
The company's failure to adapt to new technology led to its downfall.
She considered her first attempt at baking a total failure.
How to Use failure
- failure to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Not succeeding in doing something. — "His failure to pay the rent on time resulted in eviction."
- failure of something (prepositional phrase)
- The lack of success or proper functioning of something. — "The failure of the power grid affected millions of people."
- face failure (collocation)
- To experience or confront a lack of success. — "It's important to learn how to face failure with resilience."
- learn from failure (collocation)
- To gain knowledge or understanding from a negative experience. — "Many successful entrepreneurs emphasize the importance of learning from failure."
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