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Exam: IELTS

failed

IPA: /feɪld/

KK: /feɪld/

adjective

Definition: Not successful; having not achieved the desired outcome or result.

Example: The project was considered a failed attempt to improve the system.

failing

IPA: /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Experiencing a lack of success or not functioning properly; often used to describe something that is not working as it should.

Example: The failing economy has led to many businesses closing down.

noun

Definition: A situation where someone or something does not succeed or meet expectations.

Example: The project was considered a failing due to poor planning and execution.

preposition

Definition: In the absence of something; without it.

Example: Failing new evidence, the case will surely be lost.

failingly

IPA: //ˈfeɪlɪŋli//

KK: /ˈfeɪlɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows failure or inadequacy.

Example: He tried failingly to convince her to stay.

failure

IPA: /ˈfeɪljər/

KK: /ˈfeɪljər/

noun

Definition: The state of not achieving a desired outcome or goal; it can refer to a lack of success in various contexts, such as tasks, tests, or functioning properly.

Example: His failure to complete the project on time led to serious consequences.

faint

IPA: /feɪnt/

KK: /feɪnt/

adjective

Definition: Not strong or clear; difficult to see, hear, or feel.

Example: She heard a faint sound coming from the other room.

intransitive verb

Definition: To lose consciousness for a short time, often because of a lack of blood flow to the brain.

Example: She felt dizzy and then fainted during the hot day.

noun

Definition: A sudden and brief loss of consciousness, often caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain.

Example: After standing up too quickly, she felt a faint and had to sit down.

faintest

IPA: /ˈfeɪntɪst/

KK: /feɪntɪst/

adjective

Definition: The smallest amount or degree of something; very weak or slight.

Example: She had the faintest idea of what was happening.

fainthearted

IPA: //ˈfeɪntˌhɑːtɪd//

KK: /ˈfeɪntˌhɑrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is easily frightened or lacks the courage to face difficult situations.

Example: She was too fainthearted to try bungee jumping, even though her friends encouraged her.

faintheartedly

IPA: //ˈfeɪntˌhɑːtɪdli//

KK: /ˈfeɪntˌhɑːrtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of courage or confidence; timidly.

Example: She faintheartedly suggested an idea, unsure if it would be accepted.

fainting

IPA: /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/

KK: /feɪntɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A temporary loss of consciousness, often caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain.

Example: She fell to the ground after fainting during the hot summer day.

verb

Definition: To lose consciousness for a short time, often because of a lack of blood flow to the brain.

Example: She felt dizzy and ended up fainting during the hot day.

faintly

IPA: /ˈfeɪntli/

KK: /feɪntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not strong or clear; slightly or softly.

Example: She could faintly hear the music from the other room.

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