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fail vs run out

run out vs fail

fail and run out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fail No No Yes No
run out No No Yes No
As verbs, fail and run out are synonyms defined as:
  • fail and run out: prove insufficient
Other synonyms of fail include give out.
fail (verb) run out (verb)
stop operating or functioning use up all one's strength and energy and stop working
deteriorate prove insufficient
prove insufficient exhaust the supply of
disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake become used up; be exhausted
become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close flow, run or fall out and become lost
be unsuccessful flow off gradually
fail to get a passing grade leave suddenly and as if in a hurry
fail to do something; leave something undone lose validity
judge unacceptable
be unable
fall short in what is expected
Difference between fail and run out

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