Fail and Master

Fail

Fail verb - To stop functioning.

Master is an antonym for fail.

Nearby Words: failure, failing, failed

Master

Master verb - To achieve a victory over.
Usage example: finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess

Fail is an antonym for master.

Common collocations

power fail power master power
job fail job master job
way fail way master way
school fail school master school

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Final Fantasy Record Keeper It's unique in that there are no controllable factors to master the fight - you either get Water and Lightning or you fail.
  • Video Game / Eternal Darkness Edward's chapter: The Elephant Gun, if you fail to save the servant in the master bedroom.
  • Manga / Card Captor Sakura The End of the World as We Know It: Whatever happens to The Chosen One if they fail to master the Clow Cards, will be this on a very personal level.
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