Antonyms for without fail


Grammar : Adv
Spell : feyl
Phonetic Transcription : feɪl


Definition of without fail

Origin :
  • early 13c., from Old French falir (11c., Modern French faillir) "be lacking, miss, not succeed," from Vulgar Latin *fallire, from Latin fallere "to trip, cause to fall;" figuratively "to deceive, trick, dupe, cheat, elude; fail, be lacking or defective." Related: Failed; failing. Replaced Old English abreoðan.
  • As in necessarily : adv inevitably, certainly
  • As in surely : adv without doubt
  • As in yes : adv agreed
  • As in assuredly : adv without a doubt
  • As in certainly : adv without doubt
  • As in OK : adv yes
  • As in right on : adv yes
  • As in roger : adv yes
  • As in uh-huh : adv yes
  • As in definitely : adv certainly
Example sentences :
  • We have a recruiting meeting at —— Hall at six, and I must be there without fail.
  • Extract from : « Shoulder-Straps » by Henry Morford
  • All these things must be ready on the levee at nine, without fail.
  • Extract from : « The Lady and the Pirate » by Emerson Hough
  • So he's to be garrotted the day after to-morrow, without fail.
  • Extract from : « Carmen » by Prosper Merimee
  • Expect us to-morrow night without fail, and see that everything is prepared.
  • Extract from : « The Tinted Venus » by F. Anstey
  • I shall come for you without fail, and by this sign you shall know when I am coming.
  • Extract from : « Werwolves » by Elliott O'Donnell
  • And you must bring me that "remainder" without fail, Gaston—you hear me?
  • Extract from : « Cleek, the Master Detective » by Thomas W. Hanshew
  • We had been urged, personally and by letter, to ascend this mountain, without fail.
  • Extract from : « On Horseback » by Charles Dudley Warner
  • Dear Sir:—If in your power, be in W—— in two days, without fail.
  • Extract from : « The Diamond Coterie » by Lawrence L. Lynch
  • I received your message that you must see me tonight without fail.
  • Extract from : « Moral » by Ludwig Thoma
  • But you shall have them on the morning of the 29th without fail.
  • Extract from : « The Burglars' Club » by Henry A. Hering

Synonyms for without fail

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