Failing and If not

Failing

Failing noun - A defect in character.

If not and failing are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "If not" with "Failing", this terms are similar.

Nearby Words: fail, failure, failed

If not

If not adverb - Perhaps; indicating possibility of being more remarkable (greater or better or sooner) than.
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Failing and if not are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Failing" with "If not", this terms are similar.

Both terms in one sentence

  • Film / Closet Land Also, the Author's mother was at least neglectful if not abusive, failing to notice that her boyfriend was sexually abusing her child.
  • Useful Notes / English Premier League This nearly doubled up as a Nice Job Breaking It, Hero from QPR's perspective, as the result would have caused them to be relegated if not for Bolton failing to beat Stoke on the same day.
  • Video Game / Mega Man Zero Failing to dodge it will make you take heavy damage, if not outright killing you.
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