Difference between Failed and Failing

What is the difference between Failed and Failing?

Failed as a verb is to be unsuccessful. while Failing as a verb is to be unsuccessful.

Failed

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To be unsuccessful.

Example sentence: I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

Failing

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To be unsuccessful.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Weakness; defect

Part of speech: preposition

Definition: if the preferred or prior option is not possible

Example sentence: When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

We hope you now know whether to use Failed or Failing in your sentence.

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