26984 words

failing

5 definitions • 8 examples
1
a fault or weakness:

Examples:

His one big failing is that he never says he's sorry.
2
if that is not possible:

Examples:

failing that Buy her some flowers, or failing that, just send her a card.
Appointments are available on the 2nd and the 6th of this month but failing either of those, we could fit you in on the 15th.
3

Examples:

a failing business
failing eyesight
In the failing light, it was hard to read the street signs.
4
a fault or weakness:

Examples:

His one big failing is that he can’t say he’s sorry.
5
used to show what will happen if something is not possible or available:

Examples:

She will very likely be the next president of the company, or failing that, the marketing director.

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