Definitions and Examples of failed, fell short, lost
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not succeeding in achieving a goal or passing a test.
Example
He failed his driving test for the third time.
Example
The company's sales fell short of their target this quarter.
To be unsuccessful in a competition or to misplace something.
Example
She lost the race by a few seconds.
Key Differences: failed vs fell short vs lost
- 1Failed implies not succeeding in achieving a goal or passing a test.
- 2Fell short implies not reaching a particular level or standard.
- 3Lost implies being unsuccessful in a competition or misplacing something.
Effective Usage of failed, fell short, lost
- 1Academic Writing: Use these antonyms to describe academic performance.
- 2Job Interviews: Use these antonyms to describe past work experiences.
- 3Sports Commentary: Use these antonyms to describe the outcome of a game or competition.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of passed are failed, fell short, and lost. Use these words to describe academic performance, past work experiences, or the outcome of a game or competition.
