Translation
to be missing, lacking; to be absent
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Word origin
From Old French faillir, ultimately from Latin fallere (to deceive, fail), the same root as English fail.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- fallere
- English cognates
- fail, false
Grammar
Examples
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I lack the money for the trip.
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Two pupils were absent from school today.
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What is wrong with you? You look sad.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 8: Words 661-670.