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faill — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cessation noun The stopping of something, whether temporary or permanent.
  • chance noun An opportunity to do something.
  • omission noun The act of leaving something out, or something that has been left out.
  • opportunity noun A favorable set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
  • window noun An opening in a wall, usually fitted with glass, that lets in light and air.

Senses

faill is used for these senses in English:

  • cessation (formal) A ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.
  • chance (countable) An opportunity or possibility.
  • omission (uncountable) The act of neglecting to perform an action one has an obligation to do.
  • opportunity A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

chance — full definition

  1. noun An opportunity to do something.
  2. noun The likelihood of something happening; probability.
  3. noun Something that happens randomly, without any apparent cause or plan.
  4. verb To risk doing something, accepting that it might go wrong.
  5. verb To happen to do or encounter something without planning it.

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