Failed vs. Successful — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Failed and Successful
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Definitions
Failed
Having undergone failure
New economic policies intended to replace the failed ones of a past administration.
Successful
Having a favorable outcome
A successful heart transplant.
Failed
Simple past tense and past participle of fail
Successful
Having obtained something desired or intended
Was successful in stopping the leak of oil.
Failed
Unsuccessful
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Successful
Having achieved wealth or eminence
A successful architect.
Failed
Decayed; worn out.
Successful
Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect
A successful use of medicine;
A successful experiment;
A successful enterprise
Failed
Bankrupt.
The government is unwilling to bail out the failed bank.
Successful
Resulting in success; assuring, or promotive of, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect; hence, prosperous; fortunate; happy; as, a successful use of medicine; a successful experiment; a successful enterprise.
Welcome, nephews, from successful wars.
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Failed
Unsuccessful. Opposite of successful.
Successful
Having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome;
A successful architect
A successful business venture
Failed
Unable to meet financial obligations;
A failing business venture
