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failures Meaning & Definition

/ˈfeɪ.ljəz/

What Does Failures Mean?

Failures is a noun that means plural of failure.

Failures at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈfeɪ.ljəz/
Syllables2
Synonymsloser
Antonymssuccess and triumph

Failures Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of failure

Noun

  1. State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
  2. An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.
  3. Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
  4. Bankruptcy.

Synonyms of Failures

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Antonyms of Failures

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Failures

Pronouncing Failures

You say failures as /ˈfeɪ.ljəz/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (feɪ).

Failures: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is failures?

Failures is a noun.

What is another word for failures?

Close synonyms of failures are loser. See the full list of failures synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of failures?

The opposite of failures can be expressed with words like success and triumph.

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