abortive
adjectiveEnding without the intended result or success.
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Clear all filtersEnding without the intended result or success.
To grow vigorously, develop well, or achieve success.
Incapable of error or failure.
To prove stronger or more successful, or to be generally present.
Win or prove stronger
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Following later in time or order.
To take the place of something earlier.
To take the place of someone or something, often by displacing it.
To grow strongly or develop successfully.
To achieve a significant success or prevail over a difficulty or opponent.
Achieve a victory
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Able to work successfully or remain in existence under the conditions.
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