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   Fail·ing

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   noun

   • 1. a weakness, especially in character; a shortcoming: "pride is a terrible failing"

   preposition

   • 1. in default of; in the absence of: "she longed to be with him and, failing that, to be on her own"

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   • The meaning of FAILING is a usually slight or insignificant defect in character, conduct, or ability. How to use failing in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Failing.

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   What is a failing in a sentence?

   • The failings of someone or something are their faults or unsatisfactory features. The report listed a catalogue of serious failings by staff on the night in question. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries. 2 meanings: 1. a weak point; flaw 2. in default of....

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   What are the failings of a person?

   • The failings of someone or something are their faults or unsatisfactory features . Like many in Russia, she blamed the country's failings on futile attempts to catch up with the West. He had invented an imaginary son, in order to make up for his real son's failings. 2. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What does failen mean in English?

   • Middle English failen, from Anglo-French faillir, from Vulgar Latin *fallire, alteration of Latin fallere to deceive, disappoint 13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Failed attempts to Reform English... “Fail.”

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   Failing can be a noun or a preposition with different meanings. As a noun, it means a usually slight or insignificant defect in character, conduct, or ability. As a preposition, it means in absence or default of failing specific instructions, use your own judgment. See synonyms, examples, history, and related phrases of failing.

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   Failing can be a noun, a preposition, or an adjective. As a noun, it means a fault or weakness. As a preposition, it means if that is not possible. As an adjective, it means becoming weaker or less successful.

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   Failing is a noun that means a defect, fault, or weakness, or a preposition that means in the absence or default of. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and usage of failing with examples and quizzes.

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   Learn the meaning of fail as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use fail in different contexts, such as exams, business, health, and more.

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   1. a. : to lose strength : weaken. her health was failing. b. : to fade or die away. until our family line fails. c. : to stop functioning normally. the patient's heart failed. 2. a. : to fall short. failed in his duty. b. : to be or become absent or inadequate. the water supply failed.

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   Definitions of failing. noun. failure to reach a minimum required performance. “his failing the course led to his disqualification” synonyms: flunk. see more. noun. a flaw or weak point. “he was quick to point out his wife's failings ” synonyms: weakness. see more. adjective. below acceptable in performance. “received failing grades” synonyms:

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   5 days ago · Learn the meaning of 'failing' as a noun and a preposition, with synonyms, examples and pronunciation. Find out how to use 'failing' in different contexts and languages.