failed

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /feɪld/

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Verb

failed

1. simple past tense and past participle of fail

Adjective

failed (not comparable)

1. unsuccessful
2. Decayed; worn out.
3. Bankrupt.

   The government is unwilling to bail out the failed bank.

Derived terms

• unfailed

Anagrams

• afield, defail