Difference between Failing and Flunk

What is the difference between Failing and Flunk?

Failing as a verb is to be unsuccessful. while Flunk as a verb is (transitive or intransitive) of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.

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: By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

Flunk

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (transitive or intransitive) Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.(transitive) Of a teacher, to deny a student a passing grade.

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

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