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without fail

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /wɪˌðaʊt ˈfeɪl/

without fail means: Always, whenever the same situation happens.

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EVERY TIMEB2

Always, whenever the same situation happens.

  • She calls every Sunday without fail.
  • Without fail, he falls asleep during the film.
  • The dog has greeted me at the door every evening without fail.

Similar words: always, invariably

Opposites: never

Common phrases: daily without fail, happen without fail, without fail weekly

DEFINITELYB2

Used to say that something must happen or that you will certainly do it.

  • Call me tomorrow without fail.
  • You must return these keys tonight without fail.
  • I promised to send the money by Friday without fail.

Similar words: definitely, certainly

Common phrases: come without fail, without fail tomorrow, return without fail

Questions about without fail

What does without fail mean?

Always, whenever the same situation happens.

What is without fail in other languages?

Türkçe: istisnasız · Español: sin excepción · Français: invariablement · Deutsch: ausnahmslos · Italiano: immancabilmente · 日本語: 毎回必ず

How do you pronounce without fail?

It is pronounced /wɪˌðaʊt ˈfeɪl/.

How do you use without fail in a sentence?

She calls every Sunday without fail. Without fail, he falls asleep during the film.

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