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faults

The correct spelling is faults.

How to pronounce faults

noun

IPA: /fɒlts/

Say it like: Fau-lts

The correct spelling is faults. A defect; something that detracts from perfection. For example: "No! This is my fault, not yours."

Usage Examples

No! This is my fault, not yours.

For all her faults, she’s a good person at heart.

The fault lies with you.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A defect; something that detracts from perfection.
  2. 2.A mistake or error.
  3. 3.A weakness of character; a failing.
  4. 4.A minor offense.
  5. 5.Blame; the responsibility for a mistake.

verb

  1. 1.To criticize, blame or find fault with something or someone.
  2. 2.To fracture.
  3. 3.To commit a mistake or error.
  4. 4.To undergo a page fault.

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