fault (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /fɔːlt/

Definition

A mistake or something wrong, especially one that causes something bad to happen.

Examples

• It was my fault that we missed the bus; I forgot to check the time.

• The car accident was not her fault; the other driver was speeding.

• There is a fault in the machine, so it is not working correctly.

How to Use fault

it's someone's fault (collocation)

Someone is responsible for a mistake or bad event. — "It's his fault that the project failed."

find fault with (phrasal verb)

To criticize someone or something. — "She always finds fault with my cooking."

at fault (prepositional phrase)

Responsible for a mistake or problem. — "The company was found at fault for the delay."

Synonyms of fault

Words with a similar meaning to fault:

• mistake
• error
• defect
• blame

Antonyms of fault

Words with the opposite meaning to fault:

• credit
• perfection

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