failed

/feɪld/
adj 3

Collocations

5

ADJ.

against, due, english, last, many

The failed attempt to fix the engine meant we couldn't drive anywhere.

VERB + FAILED

bail, crops, having, reason, surprise

The crops failed again this year because of the drought.

FAILED + NOUN

business, ease, exam, examination, harry, home, year

He failed his driving exam three times before finally passing on the fourth attempt.

PREP.

in, out, since

The project failed out after the team ran out of funding.

ADV.

abroad

My business venture failed abroad when I couldn't adapt to the local market regulations.

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